2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1689716920 OD
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VALERIE CHRISTIAN, OD

Optometrist in POUNDING MILL, Virginia. 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
117
Medicare Part D claims · 52 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
62%
generic claims · 38% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

VALERIE CHRISTIAN, OD filed 117 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in POUNDING MILL, Virginia, prescribing 62% generic.

117
Part D claims, 2023
62%
generic prescribing

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VALERIE CHRISTIAN, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

117 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about VALERIE CHRISTIAN, OD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/13/2007

NPI 1689716920

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

117 54% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Optometrist share within Virginia

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Optometrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Optometrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

VALERIE CHRISTIAN, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in POUNDING MILL, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1689716920. 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.

VALERIE CHRISTIAN, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 13320 GC PEERY HIGHWAY, POUNDING MILL, VA, 24637, with a listed phone of (276) 963-9400. NPI 1689716920 was issued on 02/13/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHRISTIAN 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 117 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 52 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $28K in drug spend, split 38% brand-name and 62% 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.

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

13320 GC PEERY HIGHWAY
POUNDING MILL, VA 24637

Provider Details

NPI 1689716920
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/13/2007

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

VALERIE CHRISTIAN, OD — brand share 38.0%
Specialty average (est.)

38% brand-name claims vs 62% generic, on 117 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.

117
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
52
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
146
Total Day Supply
3,427
Brand vs Generic
38% brand / 62% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$26K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
67% female / 33% 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
39
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
13
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
12

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

Optometrist Overview

How VALERIE CHRISTIAN, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

VALERIE CHRISTIAN, OD's 117 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VALERIE CHRISTIAN, OD's specialty?
VALERIE CHRISTIAN, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in POUNDING MILL, Virginia. Credentials: OD.
How much does VALERIE CHRISTIAN, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VALERIE CHRISTIAN, OD wrote 117 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 52 beneficiaries.
Where is VALERIE CHRISTIAN, OD located?
VALERIE CHRISTIAN, OD is located at 13320 GC PEERY HIGHWAY, POUNDING MILL, VA, 24637. Phone: (276) 963-9400.
What is VALERIE CHRISTIAN, OD's NPI number?
VALERIE CHRISTIAN, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689716920, issued on 02/13/2007.
Does VALERIE CHRISTIAN, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VALERIE CHRISTIAN, OD's prescribing is 38% brand-name and 62% generic drugs by claim count, with $26K 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 VALERIE CHRISTIAN, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VALERIE CHRISTIAN, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Tobramycin-Dexamethasone, Xiidra. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VALERIE CHRISTIAN, OD accept Medicare?
VALERIE CHRISTIAN, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 117 Part D claims and 52 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VALERIE CHRISTIAN, OD's credentials?
VALERIE CHRISTIAN, OD's NPI is 1689716920 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.
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.

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

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