2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1245257153
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AMY HIMMELSTEIN

Optometrist in BRISTOL, Connecticut. 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
135
Medicare Part D claims · 44 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
26%
generic claims · 74% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$203.49
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: AMY HIMMELSTEIN is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in BRISTOL, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 135 claims across 44 beneficiaries — 74% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $203.49 across 12 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: AMY HIMMELSTEIN filed 135 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BRISTOL, Connecticut. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

AMY HIMMELSTEIN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/16/2006

NPI 1245257153

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

135 47% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Optometrist share within Connecticut

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

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).

AMY HIMMELSTEIN is a Optometrist provider practicing in BRISTOL, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1245257153. 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.

AMY HIMMELSTEIN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider at 440 N MAIN ST STE B, BRISTOL, CT, 06010, with a listed phone of (860) 582-2166. NPI 1245257153 was issued on 07/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HIMMELSTEIN 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 135 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 44 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $149K in drug spend, split 74% brand-name and 26% 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

440 N MAIN ST STE B
BRISTOL, CT 06010

Provider Details

NPI 1245257153
Specialty Optometrist
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/16/2006

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 AMY HIMMELSTEIN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$203

Largest payer

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES 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

AMY HIMMELSTEIN — brand share 74.0%
Specialty average (est.)

74% brand-name claims vs 26% generic, on 135 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.

135
Total Claims
$149K
Total Drug Cost
44
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
275
Total Day Supply
7,884
Brand vs Generic
74% brand / 26% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$131K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.62
Gender Split
66% female / 34% 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
Cyclosporine
40
Restasis
Cyclosporine
34
Cequa
Cyclosporine
21
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
13

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

Optometrist Overview

How AMY HIMMELSTEIN fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

AMY HIMMELSTEIN's 135 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AMY HIMMELSTEIN's specialty?
AMY HIMMELSTEIN specializes in Optometrist and practices in BRISTOL, Connecticut.
How much does AMY HIMMELSTEIN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AMY HIMMELSTEIN wrote 135 Medicare Part D claims totaling $149K in drug costs for 44 beneficiaries.
Where is AMY HIMMELSTEIN located?
AMY HIMMELSTEIN is located at 440 N MAIN ST STE B, BRISTOL, CT, 06010. Phone: (860) 582-2166.
What is AMY HIMMELSTEIN's NPI number?
AMY HIMMELSTEIN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245257153, issued on 07/16/2006.
Does AMY HIMMELSTEIN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AMY HIMMELSTEIN's prescribing is 74% brand-name and 26% generic drugs by claim count, with $131K 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 AMY HIMMELSTEIN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AMY HIMMELSTEIN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cyclosporine, Restasis, Cequa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AMY HIMMELSTEIN accept Medicare?
AMY HIMMELSTEIN appears in CMS Medicare data with 135 Part D claims and 44 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AMY HIMMELSTEIN's credentials?
AMY HIMMELSTEIN's NPI is 1245257153. 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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