2026 NPPES data Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist NPI 1619303070 O.D.
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CATHERINE KERR-NIERMANN, O.D.

Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist in CHICAGO, Illinois. 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 · 14 beneficiaries · Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist avg: 296

What the federal data shows

CATHERINE KERR-NIERMANN, O.D. filed 23 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist in CHICAGO, Illinois.

23
Part D claims, 2023

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CATHERINE KERR-NIERMANN, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

23 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 CATHERINE KERR-NIERMANN, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/17/2013

NPI 1619303070

Primary specialty

Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist

Rare

299 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

23 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 296

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist share within Illinois

1. Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist share within Illinois

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

CATHERINE KERR-NIERMANN, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 3241 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60616, with a listed phone of (312) 225-6200. NPI 1619303070 was issued on 09/17/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KERR-NIERMANN 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 14 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend. 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.

Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 299 enrolled providers across 39 states and an average of 296 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

3241 S MICHIGAN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60616

Provider Details

NPI 1619303070
Specialty Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/17/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CATHERINE KERR-NIERMANN, 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.

ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
CHICAGO, IL
SPECTRIOS INSTITUTE FOR LOW VISION
WHEATON, IL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CATHERINE KERR-NIERMANN, O.D.. To verify CATHERINE KERR-NIERMANN, O.D.'s current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

23
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
14
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
38
Total Day Supply
1,103
Generic Drug Cost
$224

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
79.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist Overview

How CATHERINE KERR-NIERMANN, O.D. fits within the Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist landscape nationally.

299
Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist Providers in US
39
States with Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist
296
Avg Claims per Provider

CATHERINE KERR-NIERMANN, O.D.'s 23 claims are below the specialty average of 296.

Nearby Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist Providers in Illinois

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KERR-NIERMANN.

Compare Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CATHERINE KERR-NIERMANN, O.D.'s specialty?
CATHERINE KERR-NIERMANN, O.D. specializes in Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist and practices in CHICAGO, Illinois. Credentials: O.D..
How much does CATHERINE KERR-NIERMANN, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CATHERINE KERR-NIERMANN, O.D. wrote 23 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 14 beneficiaries.
Where is CATHERINE KERR-NIERMANN, O.D. located?
CATHERINE KERR-NIERMANN, O.D. is located at 3241 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60616. Phone: (312) 225-6200.
What is CATHERINE KERR-NIERMANN, O.D.'s NPI number?
CATHERINE KERR-NIERMANN, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619303070, issued on 09/17/2013.
How many Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 299 Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist providers across 39 states in the US. The average Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist provider writes 296 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does CATHERINE KERR-NIERMANN, O.D. accept Medicare?
CATHERINE KERR-NIERMANN, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 23 Part D claims and 14 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CATHERINE KERR-NIERMANN, O.D.'s credentials?
CATHERINE KERR-NIERMANN, O.D.'s NPI is 1619303070 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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