2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1578979258 O.D.
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DAVID CARTWRIGHT, O.D.

Optometrist in GLASTONBURY, Connecticut. 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
128
Medicare Part D claims · 43 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
46%
generic claims · 54% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$443.96
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DAVID CARTWRIGHT, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in GLASTONBURY, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 128 claims across 43 beneficiaries — 54% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $443.96 across 19 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DAVID CARTWRIGHT, O.D. filed 128 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GLASTONBURY, Connecticut. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DAVID CARTWRIGHT, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/02/2014

NPI 1578979258

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

128 50% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Optometrist share within Connecticut

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

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.

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DAVID CARTWRIGHT, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in GLASTONBURY, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1578979258. 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.

DAVID CARTWRIGHT, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 63 HEBRON AVE STE E, GLASTONBURY, CT, 06033, with a listed phone of (860) 659-5900. NPI 1578979258 was issued on 07/02/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARTWRIGHT 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 128 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 43 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $156K in drug spend, split 54% brand-name and 46% 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

63 HEBRON AVE STE E
GLASTONBURY, CT 06033

Provider Details

NPI 1578979258
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/02/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID CARTWRIGHT, 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.

KIBO EYECARE PLLC
GLASTONBURY, CT

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 DAVID CARTWRIGHT, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$444

Largest payer

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, 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 · Brand-heavy

DAVID CARTWRIGHT, O.D. — brand share 54.0%
Specialty average (est.)

54% brand-name claims vs 46% generic, on 128 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.

128
Total Claims
$156K
Total Drug Cost
43
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
208
Total Day Supply
5,418
Brand vs Generic
54% brand / 46% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$155K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.82
Gender Split
74% female / 26% 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
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
22
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
13
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
12
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
12
Latanoprost
11
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How DAVID CARTWRIGHT, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

DAVID CARTWRIGHT, O.D.'s 128 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID CARTWRIGHT, O.D.'s specialty?
DAVID CARTWRIGHT, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in GLASTONBURY, Connecticut. Credentials: O.D..
How much does DAVID CARTWRIGHT, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID CARTWRIGHT, O.D. wrote 128 Medicare Part D claims totaling $156K in drug costs for 43 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID CARTWRIGHT, O.D. located?
DAVID CARTWRIGHT, O.D. is located at 63 HEBRON AVE STE E, GLASTONBURY, CT, 06033. Phone: (860) 659-5900.
What is DAVID CARTWRIGHT, O.D.'s NPI number?
DAVID CARTWRIGHT, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578979258, issued on 07/02/2014.
Does DAVID CARTWRIGHT, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID CARTWRIGHT, O.D.'s prescribing is 54% brand-name and 46% generic drugs by claim count, with $155K 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 DAVID CARTWRIGHT, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID CARTWRIGHT, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID CARTWRIGHT, O.D. accept Medicare?
DAVID CARTWRIGHT, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 128 Part D claims and 43 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID CARTWRIGHT, O.D.'s credentials?
DAVID CARTWRIGHT, O.D.'s NPI is 1578979258 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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