2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1518415660 O.D.
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AMANDA ACHILLES, O.D.

Optometrist in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. 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 · 754 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
64%
generic claims · 36% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96.75/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$218.7
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: AMANDA ACHILLES, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 754 beneficiaries — 36% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $218.7 across 11 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: AMANDA ACHILLES, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.75 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,064 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

AMANDA ACHILLES, O.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/19/2016

NPI 1518415660

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,064 1092% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

96.75/100 13.650000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Optometrist share within New Mexico

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 96.75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 96.75/100 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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AMANDA ACHILLES, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1518415660. 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.

AMANDA ACHILLES, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 5757 HARPER DR NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87109, with a listed phone of (505) 888-5757. NPI 1518415660 was issued on 09/19/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ACHILLES 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 3,064 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 754 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $390K in drug spend, split 36% brand-name and 64% 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 96.75/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 100), 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

5757 HARPER DR NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109

Provider Details

NPI 1518415660
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/19/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
100
Cost
87
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AMANDA ACHILLES, 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.

EYE ASSOCIATES OF NEW MEXICO LTD
RIO RANCHO, NM

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 AMANDA ACHILLES, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$219

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

AMANDA ACHILLES, O.D. — brand share 36.0%
Specialty average (est.)

36% brand-name claims vs 64% generic, on 3,064 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.

3,064
Total Claims
$390K
Total Drug Cost
754
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,302
Total Day Supply
182,960
Brand vs Generic
36% brand / 64% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$306K
Generic Drug Cost
$84K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 271, 75-84: 307, 85+: 151

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
1,455
Timolol Maleate
296
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
290
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
190
Brimonidine Tartrate
186
Travoprost
104
Dorzolamide Hcl
86
Prednisolone Acetate
64
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
60
Cyclosporine
43

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

Optometrist Overview

How AMANDA ACHILLES, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

AMANDA ACHILLES, O.D.'s 3,064 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in New Mexico

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AMANDA ACHILLES, O.D.'s specialty?
AMANDA ACHILLES, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. Credentials: O.D..
How much does AMANDA ACHILLES, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AMANDA ACHILLES, O.D. wrote 3,064 Medicare Part D claims totaling $390K in drug costs for 754 beneficiaries.
What is AMANDA ACHILLES, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
AMANDA ACHILLES, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.75/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is AMANDA ACHILLES, O.D. located?
AMANDA ACHILLES, O.D. is located at 5757 HARPER DR NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87109. Phone: (505) 888-5757.
What is AMANDA ACHILLES, O.D.'s NPI number?
AMANDA ACHILLES, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518415660, issued on 09/19/2016.
Does AMANDA ACHILLES, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AMANDA ACHILLES, O.D.'s prescribing is 36% brand-name and 64% generic drugs by claim count, with $306K 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 AMANDA ACHILLES, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AMANDA ACHILLES, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AMANDA ACHILLES, O.D. accept Medicare?
AMANDA ACHILLES, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,064 Part D claims and 754 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AMANDA ACHILLES, O.D.'s credentials?
AMANDA ACHILLES, O.D.'s NPI is 1518415660 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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