2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1649789793 OD
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COSTAS FRANGOS, OD

Optometrist in DOVER, New Hampshire. 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
252
Medicare Part D claims · 78 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
73%
generic claims · 27% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$187.85
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

COSTAS FRANGOS, OD filed 252 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in DOVER, New Hampshire, prescribing 73% generic.

252
Part D claims, 2023
73%
generic prescribing
$187.85
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.

COSTAS FRANGOS, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

252 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about COSTAS FRANGOS, OD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/20/2017

NPI 1649789793

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

252 2% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in New Hampshire

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among New Hampshire providers

New Hampshire providers

Optometrist share within New Hampshire

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

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).

COSTAS FRANGOS, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in DOVER, New Hampshire, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1649789793. 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.

COSTAS FRANGOS, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 15 PORTLAND AVE, DOVER, NH, 03820, with a listed phone of (603) 742-7371. NPI 1649789793 was issued on 09/20/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FRANGOS 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 252 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 78 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, split 27% brand-name and 73% 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

15 PORTLAND AVE
DOVER, NH 03820

Provider Details

NPI 1649789793
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/20/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where COSTAS FRANGOS, OD 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.

COCHECO EYE CARE PLLC
DOVER, NH

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 COSTAS FRANGOS, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$188

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

COSTAS FRANGOS, OD — brand share 27.0%
Specialty average (est.)

27% brand-name claims vs 73% generic, on 252 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.

252
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
78
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
641
Total Day Supply
18,881
Brand vs Generic
27% brand / 73% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$16K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.62
Gender Split
47% female / 53% 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
Latanoprost
154
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
40

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

Optometrist Overview

How COSTAS FRANGOS, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

COSTAS FRANGOS, OD's 252 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in New Hampshire

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Hampshire, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FRANGOS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is COSTAS FRANGOS, OD's specialty?
COSTAS FRANGOS, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in DOVER, New Hampshire. Credentials: OD.
How much does COSTAS FRANGOS, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, COSTAS FRANGOS, OD wrote 252 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 78 beneficiaries.
Where is COSTAS FRANGOS, OD located?
COSTAS FRANGOS, OD is located at 15 PORTLAND AVE, DOVER, NH, 03820. Phone: (603) 742-7371.
What is COSTAS FRANGOS, OD's NPI number?
COSTAS FRANGOS, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649789793, issued on 09/20/2017.
Does COSTAS FRANGOS, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
COSTAS FRANGOS, OD's prescribing is 27% brand-name and 73% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K 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 COSTAS FRANGOS, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, COSTAS FRANGOS, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does COSTAS FRANGOS, OD accept Medicare?
COSTAS FRANGOS, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 252 Part D claims and 78 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify COSTAS FRANGOS, OD's credentials?
COSTAS FRANGOS, OD's NPI is 1649789793 with credentials OD. 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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