2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1588919443 O.D.
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THOMAS CRUSE, O.D.

Optometrist in DENVER, Colorado. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 330 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
52%
generic claims · 48% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75.6247/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$125.84
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: THOMAS CRUSE, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in DENVER, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 330 beneficiaries — 48% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.6247/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $125.84 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: THOMAS CRUSE, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75.6247 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,056 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

THOMAS CRUSE, O.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/17/2012

NPI 1588919443

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,056 311% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

75.6247/100 7.47529999999999% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Optometrist share within Colorado

1. Optometrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Optometrist share within Colorado

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

THOMAS CRUSE, O.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75.6247/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 75.6247/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 75.6247/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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THOMAS CRUSE, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in DENVER, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1588919443. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

THOMAS CRUSE, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 55 MADISON ST, DENVER, CO, 80206, with a listed phone of (303) 377-2020. NPI 1588919443 was issued on 07/17/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CRUSE most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,056 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 330 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $207K in drug spend, split 48% brand-name and 52% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75.6247/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 18.749), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Optometrist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 60,463 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 257 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

55 MADISON ST
DENVER, CO 80206

Provider Details

NPI 1588919443
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/17/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75.6247
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
18.749
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where THOMAS CRUSE, O.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

GLAUCOMA CONSULTANTS OF COLORADO PC
PARKER, CO

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for THOMAS CRUSE, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$126

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

THOMAS CRUSE, O.D. — brand share 48.0%
Specialty average (est.)

48% brand-name claims vs 52% generic, on 1,056 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,056
Total Claims
$207K
Total Drug Cost
330
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,102
Total Day Supply
59,794
Brand vs Generic
48% brand / 52% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$167K
Generic Drug Cost
$39K
Antibiotic Claims
19

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
220
Prednisolone Acetate
111
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
99
Brimonidine Tartrate
85
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
68
Timolol Maleate
64
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
47
Travoprost
44
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
26
Simbrinza
Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart
26

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Optometrist Overview

How THOMAS CRUSE, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

60,463
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider

THOMAS CRUSE, O.D.'s 1,056 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Colorado

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CRUSE.

Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS CRUSE, O.D.'s specialty?
THOMAS CRUSE, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in DENVER, Colorado. Credentials: O.D..
How much does THOMAS CRUSE, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS CRUSE, O.D. wrote 1,056 Medicare Part D claims totaling $207K in drug costs for 330 beneficiaries.
What is THOMAS CRUSE, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
THOMAS CRUSE, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.6247/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 18.749). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is THOMAS CRUSE, O.D. located?
THOMAS CRUSE, O.D. is located at 55 MADISON ST, DENVER, CO, 80206. Phone: (303) 377-2020.
What is THOMAS CRUSE, O.D.'s NPI number?
THOMAS CRUSE, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588919443, issued on 07/17/2012.
Does THOMAS CRUSE, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THOMAS CRUSE, O.D.'s prescribing is 48% brand-name and 52% generic drugs by claim count, with $167K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 60,463 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 257 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does THOMAS CRUSE, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS CRUSE, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS CRUSE, O.D. accept Medicare?
THOMAS CRUSE, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,056 Part D claims and 330 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS CRUSE, O.D.'s credentials?
THOMAS CRUSE, O.D.'s NPI is 1588919443 with credentials O.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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