2026 NPPES data Vision Therapy Optometrist NPI 1962759258 O.D.
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ANITH PILLAI, O.D.

Vision Therapy Optometrist in SUGAR LAND, Texas. 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
38
Medicare Part D claims · 15 beneficiaries · Vision Therapy Optometrist avg: 209
Generic prescribing
42%
generic claims · 58% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$17.3K
54 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ANITH PILLAI, O.D. is a Vision Therapy Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in SUGAR LAND, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 38 claims across 15 beneficiaries — 58% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $17.3K across 54 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ANITH PILLAI, O.D. filed 38 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SUGAR LAND, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ANITH PILLAI, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/06/2012

NPI 1962759258

Primary specialty

Vision Therapy Optometrist

Rare

369 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

38 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 209

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Vision Therapy Optometrist compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Vision Therapy Optometrist share within Texas

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Vision Therapy Optometrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Vision Therapy Optometrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Vision Therapy Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Vision Therapy 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).

ANITH PILLAI, O.D. is a Vision Therapy Optometrist provider practicing in SUGAR LAND, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1962759258. 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.

ANITH PILLAI, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vision Therapy Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 19875 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 180, SUGAR LAND, TX, 77479, with a listed phone of (281) 545-4901. NPI 1962759258 was issued on 08/06/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PILLAI 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 38 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 15 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $114K in drug spend, split 58% brand-name and 42% 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.

Vision Therapy Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 369 enrolled providers across 42 states and an average of 209 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

19875 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 180
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479

Provider Details

NPI 1962759258
Specialty Vision Therapy Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/06/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANITH PILLAI, 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.

EVOLUTIONARY EYE CARE
SUGAR LAND, TX

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 ANITH PILLAI, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$17.3K

Largest payer

Bausch & Lomb Americas 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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ANITH PILLAI, O.D.. To verify ANITH PILLAI, O.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

ANITH PILLAI, O.D. — brand share 58.0%
Specialty average (est.)

58% brand-name claims vs 42% generic, on 38 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.

38
Total Claims
$114K
Total Drug Cost
15
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
45
Total Day Supply
1,080
Brand vs Generic
58% brand / 42% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$113K
Generic Drug Cost
$399

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.65
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: 11, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Vision Therapy Optometrist Overview

How ANITH PILLAI, O.D. fits within the Vision Therapy Optometrist landscape nationally.

369
Vision Therapy Optometrist Providers in US
42
States with Vision Therapy Optometrist
209
Avg Claims per Provider

ANITH PILLAI, O.D.'s 38 claims are below the specialty average of 209.

Nearby Vision Therapy Optometrist Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANITH PILLAI, O.D.'s specialty?
ANITH PILLAI, O.D. specializes in Vision Therapy Optometrist and practices in SUGAR LAND, Texas. Credentials: O.D..
How much does ANITH PILLAI, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANITH PILLAI, O.D. wrote 38 Medicare Part D claims totaling $114K in drug costs for 15 beneficiaries.
Where is ANITH PILLAI, O.D. located?
ANITH PILLAI, O.D. is located at 19875 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 180, SUGAR LAND, TX, 77479. Phone: (281) 545-4901.
What is ANITH PILLAI, O.D.'s NPI number?
ANITH PILLAI, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962759258, issued on 08/06/2012.
Does ANITH PILLAI, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANITH PILLAI, O.D.'s prescribing is 58% brand-name and 42% generic drugs by claim count, with $113K in brand drug costs.
How many Vision Therapy Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 369 Vision Therapy Optometrist providers across 42 states in the US. The average Vision Therapy Optometrist provider writes 209 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does ANITH PILLAI, O.D. accept Medicare?
ANITH PILLAI, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 38 Part D claims and 15 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANITH PILLAI, O.D.'s credentials?
ANITH PILLAI, O.D.'s NPI is 1962759258 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.
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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