2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1508065418 O.D.
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ELAINE DESARIO, O.D.

Optometrist in LEXINGTON, Kentucky. 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
659
Medicare Part D claims · 155 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
62%
generic claims · 38% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$203.65
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ELAINE DESARIO, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in LEXINGTON, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 659 claims across 155 beneficiaries — 38% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $203.65 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ELAINE DESARIO, O.D. filed 659 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LEXINGTON, Kentucky. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ELAINE DESARIO, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/12/2007

NPI 1508065418

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

659 156% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Optometrist share within Kentucky

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

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).

ELAINE DESARIO, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in LEXINGTON, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1508065418. 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.

ELAINE DESARIO, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 2160 SIR BARTON WAY, LEXINGTON, KY, 40509, with a listed phone of (859) 543-0857. NPI 1508065418 was issued on 07/12/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DESARIO 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 659 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 155 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $203K in drug spend, split 38% brand-name and 62% 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

2160 SIR BARTON WAY
LEXINGTON, KY 40509

Provider Details

NPI 1508065418
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/12/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ELAINE DESARIO, 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.

VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC
LOUISA, KY

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 ELAINE DESARIO, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$204

Largest payer

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, 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

ELAINE DESARIO, O.D. — brand share 38.0%
Specialty average (est.)

38% brand-name claims vs 62% generic, on 659 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.

659
Total Claims
$203K
Total Drug Cost
155
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
978
Total Day Supply
27,338
Brand vs Generic
38% brand / 62% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$190K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21
Gender Split
72% female / 28% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 71, 75-84: 47, 85+: 14

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
171
Restasis
Cyclosporine
128
Timolol Maleate
50
Brimonidine Tartrate
43
Dorzolamide Hcl
30
Olopatadine Hcl
28
Rocklatan
Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost
24
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
22
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
19
Travoprost
13

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

Optometrist Overview

How ELAINE DESARIO, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

ELAINE DESARIO, O.D.'s 659 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELAINE DESARIO, O.D.'s specialty?
ELAINE DESARIO, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in LEXINGTON, Kentucky. Credentials: O.D..
How much does ELAINE DESARIO, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELAINE DESARIO, O.D. wrote 659 Medicare Part D claims totaling $203K in drug costs for 155 beneficiaries.
Where is ELAINE DESARIO, O.D. located?
ELAINE DESARIO, O.D. is located at 2160 SIR BARTON WAY, LEXINGTON, KY, 40509. Phone: (859) 543-0857.
What is ELAINE DESARIO, O.D.'s NPI number?
ELAINE DESARIO, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508065418, issued on 07/12/2007.
Does ELAINE DESARIO, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ELAINE DESARIO, O.D.'s prescribing is 38% brand-name and 62% generic drugs by claim count, with $190K 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 ELAINE DESARIO, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELAINE DESARIO, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Restasis, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELAINE DESARIO, O.D. accept Medicare?
ELAINE DESARIO, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 659 Part D claims and 155 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELAINE DESARIO, O.D.'s credentials?
ELAINE DESARIO, O.D.'s NPI is 1508065418 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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