2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1245468743 O.D.
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CYNTHIA CARNIE, O.D.

Optometrist in HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 457 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
63%
generic claims · 37% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$423.5
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CYNTHIA CARNIE, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 457 beneficiaries — 37% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $423.5 across 16 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CYNTHIA CARNIE, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,438 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CYNTHIA CARNIE, O.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/23/2009

NPI 1245468743

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,438 460% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Optometrist share within Arkansas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CYNTHIA CARNIE, O.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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CYNTHIA CARNIE, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1245468743. 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.

CYNTHIA CARNIE, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 1540 AIRPORT RD, HOT SPRINGS, AR, 71913, with a listed phone of (501) 318-2020. NPI 1245468743 was issued on 06/23/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARNIE 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 1,438 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 457 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $142K in drug spend, split 37% brand-name and 63% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

1540 AIRPORT RD
HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913

Provider Details

NPI 1245468743
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/23/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CYNTHIA CARNIE, 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.

HOLT EYE CLINIC PLLC
HOT SPRINGS, AR

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 CYNTHIA CARNIE, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$424

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

CYNTHIA CARNIE, O.D. — brand share 37.0%
Specialty average (est.)

37% brand-name claims vs 63% generic, on 1,438 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.

1,438
Total Claims
$142K
Total Drug Cost
457
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,373
Total Day Supply
64,280
Brand vs Generic
37% brand / 63% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$117K
Generic Drug Cost
$25K
Antibiotic Claims
51

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.28
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 156, 75-84: 204, 85+: 58

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
531
Timolol Maleate
157
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
139
Fluorometholone
120
Prednisolone Acetate
71
Restasis
Cyclosporine
47
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
44
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
42
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
41
Brimonidine Tartrate
39

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

Optometrist Overview

How CYNTHIA CARNIE, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

CYNTHIA CARNIE, O.D.'s 1,438 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Arkansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CYNTHIA CARNIE, O.D.'s specialty?
CYNTHIA CARNIE, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas. Credentials: O.D..
How much does CYNTHIA CARNIE, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CYNTHIA CARNIE, O.D. wrote 1,438 Medicare Part D claims totaling $142K in drug costs for 457 beneficiaries.
What is CYNTHIA CARNIE, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CYNTHIA CARNIE, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CYNTHIA CARNIE, O.D. located?
CYNTHIA CARNIE, O.D. is located at 1540 AIRPORT RD, HOT SPRINGS, AR, 71913. Phone: (501) 318-2020.
What is CYNTHIA CARNIE, O.D.'s NPI number?
CYNTHIA CARNIE, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245468743, issued on 06/23/2009.
Does CYNTHIA CARNIE, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CYNTHIA CARNIE, O.D.'s prescribing is 37% brand-name and 63% generic drugs by claim count, with $117K 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 CYNTHIA CARNIE, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CYNTHIA CARNIE, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CYNTHIA CARNIE, O.D. accept Medicare?
CYNTHIA CARNIE, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,438 Part D claims and 457 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CYNTHIA CARNIE, O.D.'s credentials?
CYNTHIA CARNIE, O.D.'s NPI is 1245468743 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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