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2026 NPPES data Pediatric Optometrist NPI 1437169810 O.D.
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Pediatric Optometrist in Lexington, Kentucky.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 317 in Pediatric Optometrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
385
Medicare Part D claims · 97 beneficiaries · Pediatric Optometrist avg: 184
Generic prescribing
64%
generic claims · 36% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$208.96
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Angela Costa, O.D. filed 385 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatric Optometrist in Lexington, Kentucky, prescribing 64% generic.
- 385
- Part D claims, 2023
- 64%
- generic prescribing
- $208.96
- 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.
Angela Costa, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
385 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Angela Costa, O.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pediatric Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
385 109% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Kentucky
How Pediatric Optometrist compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Angela Costa, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 138 E REYNOLDS RD, Lexington, KY, 40517, with a listed phone of (859) 273-2020. NPI 1437169810 was issued on 08/09/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 385 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 97 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $38K in drug spend, split 36% brand-name and 64% generic by claim count.
Pediatric Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 317 enrolled providers across 44 states and an average of 184 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1437169810 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pediatric Optometrist |
| Credentials | O.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/09/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Angela Costa, 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.
Angela Costa LLC
Lexington, KY
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 Angela Costa, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$209
Largest payer
Genentech USA, 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
Angela Costa, O.D. - brand share 36.0%
Pediatric Optometrist average
36% brand-name claims vs 64% generic, on 385 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.
385
Total Claims
$38K
Total Drug Cost
97
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 502
- Total Day Supply
- 13,567
- Brand vs Generic
- 36% brand / 64% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $35K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.14
- 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.
What Angela Costa, O.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
199 claims
- Simbrinza 17
Simbrinza
17 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 15
Brimonidine Tartrate
15 claims
- Timolol Maleate 15
Timolol Maleate
15 claims
- Erythromycin 14
Erythromycin
14 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 12
Dorzolamide-Timolol
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 199 |
| Simbrinza Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart | 17 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 15 |
| Timolol Maleate | 15 |
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 14 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pediatric Optometrist Overview
How Angela Costa, O.D. fits within the Pediatric Optometrist landscape nationally.
317
Pediatric Optometrist Providers in US
44
States with Pediatric Optometrist
184
Avg Claims per Provider
Angela Costa, O.D.'s 385 claims are above the specialty average of 184.
Nearby Pediatric Optometrist Providers in Kentucky
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kentucky, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Costa.
Compare Pediatric Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Kentucky medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pediatric Optometrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Angela Costa, O.D.'s specialty? ▼
Angela Costa, O.D. specializes in Pediatric Optometrist and practices in Lexington, Kentucky. Credentials: O.D..
How much does Angela Costa, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Angela Costa, O.D. wrote 385 Medicare Part D claims totaling $38K in drug costs for 97 beneficiaries.
Where is Angela Costa, O.D. located? ▼
Angela Costa, O.D. is located at 138 E REYNOLDS RD, Lexington, KY, 40517. Phone: (859) 273-2020.
What is Angela Costa, O.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Angela Costa, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437169810, issued on 08/09/2006.
Does Angela Costa, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Angela Costa, O.D.'s prescribing is 36% brand-name and 64% generic drugs by claim count, with $35K in brand drug costs.
How many Pediatric Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 317 Pediatric Optometrist providers across 44 states in the US. The average Pediatric Optometrist provider writes 184 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Angela Costa, O.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Angela Costa, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Simbrinza, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Angela Costa, O.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Angela Costa, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 385 Part D claims and 97 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Angela Costa, O.D.'s credentials? ▼
Angela Costa, O.D.'s NPI is 1437169810 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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