2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1396237335 OD
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TRISTAN BARRUECO, OD

Optometrist in PENNINGTON, New Jersey. 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
527
Medicare Part D claims · 217 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
46%
generic claims · 54% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
99.5158/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$382.2
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: TRISTAN BARRUECO, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in PENNINGTON, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 527 claims across 217 beneficiaries — 54% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.5158/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $382.2 across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: TRISTAN BARRUECO, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.5158 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 527 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

TRISTAN BARRUECO, OD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/05/2018

NPI 1396237335

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

527 105% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

99.5158/100 16.415800000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Optometrist share within New Jersey

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

TRISTAN BARRUECO, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
99.5158/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 99.5158/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 99.5158/100 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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TRISTAN BARRUECO, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in PENNINGTON, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1396237335. 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.

TRISTAN BARRUECO, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 2 CAPITAL WAY, PENNINGTON, NJ, 08534, with a listed phone of (609) 882-8833. NPI 1396237335 was issued on 06/05/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARRUECO 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 527 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 217 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $197K in drug spend, split 54% brand-name and 46% 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 99.5158/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 99.4303), 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

2 CAPITAL WAY
PENNINGTON, NJ 08534

Provider Details

NPI 1396237335
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/05/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

99.5158
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
99.4303
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TRISTAN BARRUECO, OD 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.

ASSOCIATED RETINAL CONSULTANTS LLC
PENNINGTON, NJ

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 TRISTAN BARRUECO, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$382

Largest payer

RxSight 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 · Brand-heavy

TRISTAN BARRUECO, OD — brand share 54.0%
Specialty average (est.)

54% brand-name claims vs 46% generic, on 527 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.

527
Total Claims
$197K
Total Drug Cost
217
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
845
Total Day Supply
23,062
Brand vs Generic
54% brand / 46% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$190K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 112, 75-84: 70, 85+: 21

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Restasis
Cyclosporine
91
Prednisolone Acetate
61
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
48
Brimonidine Tartrate
45
Latanoprost
36
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
27
Timolol Maleate
22
Cequa
Cyclosporine
17
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
15
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
12

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

Optometrist Overview

How TRISTAN BARRUECO, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

TRISTAN BARRUECO, OD's 527 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BARRUECO.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TRISTAN BARRUECO, OD's specialty?
TRISTAN BARRUECO, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in PENNINGTON, New Jersey. Credentials: OD.
How much does TRISTAN BARRUECO, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TRISTAN BARRUECO, OD wrote 527 Medicare Part D claims totaling $197K in drug costs for 217 beneficiaries.
What is TRISTAN BARRUECO, OD's Medicare quality score?
TRISTAN BARRUECO, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.5158/100 (Quality: 99.4303). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is TRISTAN BARRUECO, OD located?
TRISTAN BARRUECO, OD is located at 2 CAPITAL WAY, PENNINGTON, NJ, 08534. Phone: (609) 882-8833.
What is TRISTAN BARRUECO, OD's NPI number?
TRISTAN BARRUECO, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396237335, issued on 06/05/2018.
Does TRISTAN BARRUECO, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TRISTAN BARRUECO, OD's prescribing is 54% brand-name and 46% generic drugs by claim count, with $190K 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 TRISTAN BARRUECO, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TRISTAN BARRUECO, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Restasis, Prednisolone Acetate, Erythromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TRISTAN BARRUECO, OD accept Medicare?
TRISTAN BARRUECO, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 527 Part D claims and 217 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TRISTAN BARRUECO, OD's credentials?
TRISTAN BARRUECO, OD's NPI is 1396237335 with credentials OD. 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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