2026 NPPES data Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist NPI 1295185122 OD
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ALICIA ALVARADO, OD

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in FRIDLEY, Minnesota. 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
220
Medicare Part D claims · 72 beneficiaries · Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist avg: 235
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$99.32
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ALICIA ALVARADO, OD filed 220 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in FRIDLEY, Minnesota, prescribing 75% generic.

220
Part D claims, 2023
75%
generic prescribing
$99.32
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.

ALICIA ALVARADO, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

220 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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 ALICIA ALVARADO, OD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/22/2016

NPI 1295185122

Primary specialty

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist

Niche

1,549 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

220 6% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 235

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist share within Minnesota

1. Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Corneal and Contact Management 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).

ALICIA ALVARADO, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 1202 MOORE LAKE DR E, FRIDLEY, MN, 55432, with a listed phone of (763) 574-0075. NPI 1295185122 was issued on 06/22/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALVARADO 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 220 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 72 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $45K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% 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.

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,549 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 235 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

1202 MOORE LAKE DR E
FRIDLEY, MN 55432

Provider Details

NPI 1295185122
Specialty Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/22/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALICIA ALVARADO, 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.

OPTOMETRIC EYE CARE CENTERS, PA
FRIDLEY, MN

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 ALICIA ALVARADO, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$99

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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

ALICIA ALVARADO, OD — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 220 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.

220
Total Claims
$45K
Total Drug Cost
72
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
513
Total Day Supply
15,068
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$36K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ALICIA ALVARADO, OD 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
93
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
26
Timolol Maleate
25

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

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Overview

How ALICIA ALVARADO, OD fits within the Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist landscape nationally.

1,549
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Providers in US
52
States with Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
235
Avg Claims per Provider

ALICIA ALVARADO, OD's 220 claims are below the specialty average of 235.

Nearby Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALICIA ALVARADO, OD's specialty?
ALICIA ALVARADO, OD specializes in Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist and practices in FRIDLEY, Minnesota. Credentials: OD.
How much does ALICIA ALVARADO, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALICIA ALVARADO, OD wrote 220 Medicare Part D claims totaling $45K in drug costs for 72 beneficiaries.
Where is ALICIA ALVARADO, OD located?
ALICIA ALVARADO, OD is located at 1202 MOORE LAKE DR E, FRIDLEY, MN, 55432. Phone: (763) 574-0075.
What is ALICIA ALVARADO, OD's NPI number?
ALICIA ALVARADO, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295185122, issued on 06/22/2016.
Does ALICIA ALVARADO, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALICIA ALVARADO, OD's prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $36K in brand drug costs.
How many Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,549 Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist providers across 52 states in the US. The average Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider writes 235 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALICIA ALVARADO, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALICIA ALVARADO, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALICIA ALVARADO, OD accept Medicare?
ALICIA ALVARADO, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 220 Part D claims and 72 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALICIA ALVARADO, OD's credentials?
ALICIA ALVARADO, OD's NPI is 1295185122 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.

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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