2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1679913818 O.D.
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ZACHARY PFAU, O.D.

Optometrist in TUCSON, Arizona. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 817 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
63%
generic claims · 37% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.4978/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$103.04
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ZACHARY PFAU, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.4978/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,948 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

95.4978/100
MIPS score · +12 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
63%
generic prescribing
$103.04
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ZACHARY PFAU, O.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

95 Top 21% higher than 79% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about ZACHARY PFAU, O.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/02/2013

NPI 1679913818

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,948 1047% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

95.4978/100 12.397800000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Optometrist share within Arizona

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.4978/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 95.4978/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.5%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 95.4978/100 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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ZACHARY PFAU, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 1110 N EL DORADO PL, TUCSON, AZ, 85715, with a listed phone of (520) 327-5677. NPI 1679913818 was issued on 07/02/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PFAU 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 2,948 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 817 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $567K in drug spend, split 37% brand-name and 63% 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 95.4978/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 84.9925), 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

1110 N EL DORADO PL
TUCSON, AZ 85715

Provider Details

NPI 1679913818
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/02/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95.4978
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
84.9925
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ZACHARY PFAU, 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.

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TUCSON, AZ

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 ZACHARY PFAU, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$103

Largest payer

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, 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

ZACHARY PFAU, O.D. — brand share 37.0%
Specialty average (est.)

37% brand-name claims vs 63% generic, on 2,948 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.

2,948
Total Claims
$567K
Total Drug Cost
817
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,096
Total Day Supply
176,569
Brand vs Generic
37% brand / 63% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$440K
Generic Drug Cost
$127K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
80.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.32
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ZACHARY PFAU, O.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Latanoprost
865
Timolol Maleate
373
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
231
Brimonidine Tartrate
215
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
194
Restasis
Cyclosporine
135
Travoprost
125
Dorzolamide Hcl
92
Fluorometholone
75
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
70

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

Optometrist Overview

How ZACHARY PFAU, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

ZACHARY PFAU, O.D.'s 2,948 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ZACHARY PFAU, O.D.'s specialty?
ZACHARY PFAU, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in TUCSON, Arizona. Credentials: O.D..
How much does ZACHARY PFAU, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ZACHARY PFAU, O.D. wrote 2,948 Medicare Part D claims totaling $567K in drug costs for 817 beneficiaries.
What is ZACHARY PFAU, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ZACHARY PFAU, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.4978/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 84.9925). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ZACHARY PFAU, O.D. located?
ZACHARY PFAU, O.D. is located at 1110 N EL DORADO PL, TUCSON, AZ, 85715. Phone: (520) 327-5677.
What is ZACHARY PFAU, O.D.'s NPI number?
ZACHARY PFAU, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679913818, issued on 07/02/2013.
Does ZACHARY PFAU, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ZACHARY PFAU, O.D.'s prescribing is 37% brand-name and 63% generic drugs by claim count, with $440K 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 ZACHARY PFAU, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ZACHARY PFAU, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ZACHARY PFAU, O.D. accept Medicare?
ZACHARY PFAU, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,948 Part D claims and 817 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ZACHARY PFAU, O.D.'s credentials?
ZACHARY PFAU, O.D.'s NPI is 1679913818 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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