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CARMEN COTTO, O.D.

Optometrist in DULUTH, Georgia. 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
23
Medicare Part D claims · 13 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
43%
generic claims · 57% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: CARMEN COTTO, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in DULUTH, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 23 claims across 13 beneficiaries — 57% brand-name prescribing .

What the federal data shows

CARMEN COTTO, O.D. filed 23 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in DULUTH, Georgia, prescribing 43% generic.

23
Part D claims, 2023
43%
generic prescribing

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CARMEN COTTO, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/20/2007

NPI 1518184423

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

23 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Optometrist share within Georgia

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

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).

CARMEN COTTO, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in DULUTH, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1518184423. 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.

CARMEN COTTO, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 2205 PLEASANT HILL RD, DULUTH, GA, 30096, with a listed phone of (770) 497-8100. NPI 1518184423 was issued on 04/20/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COTTO 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 23 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 13 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, split 57% brand-name and 43% 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

2205 PLEASANT HILL RD
DULUTH, GA 30096

Provider Details

NPI 1518184423
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/20/2007

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

CARMEN COTTO, O.D. — brand share 57.0%
Specialty average (est.)

57% brand-name claims vs 43% generic, on 23 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.

23
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
13
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
39
Total Day Supply
1,046
Brand vs Generic
57% brand / 43% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$13K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.06

Optometrist Overview

How CARMEN COTTO, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

CARMEN COTTO, O.D.'s 23 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CARMEN COTTO, O.D.'s specialty?
CARMEN COTTO, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in DULUTH, Georgia. Credentials: O.D..
How much does CARMEN COTTO, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CARMEN COTTO, O.D. wrote 23 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 13 beneficiaries.
Where is CARMEN COTTO, O.D. located?
CARMEN COTTO, O.D. is located at 2205 PLEASANT HILL RD, DULUTH, GA, 30096. Phone: (770) 497-8100.
What is CARMEN COTTO, O.D.'s NPI number?
CARMEN COTTO, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518184423, issued on 04/20/2007.
Does CARMEN COTTO, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CARMEN COTTO, O.D.'s prescribing is 57% brand-name and 43% generic drugs by claim count, with $13K 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.
Does CARMEN COTTO, O.D. accept Medicare?
CARMEN COTTO, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 23 Part D claims and 13 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CARMEN COTTO, O.D.'s credentials?
CARMEN COTTO, O.D.'s NPI is 1518184423 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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