2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1447999875
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ELLEN DENICOLA

Optometrist in LAKEWOOD, Colorado. 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
15
Medicare Part D claims · Optometrist avg: 257
Industry payments
$764.82
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ELLEN DENICOLA is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in LAKEWOOD, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 15 claims . Industry payments of $764.82 across 16 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ELLEN DENICOLA filed 15 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LAKEWOOD, Colorado. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ELLEN DENICOLA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/02/2022

NPI 1447999875

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

15 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Optometrist share within Colorado

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

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).

ELLEN DENICOLA is a Optometrist provider practicing in LAKEWOOD, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1447999875. 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.

ELLEN DENICOLA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider at 255 UNION BLVD STE 310, LAKEWOOD, CO, 80228, with a listed phone of (303) 985-0004. NPI 1447999875 was issued on 06/02/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DENICOLA 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 15 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $780 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.

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

255 UNION BLVD STE 310
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228

Provider Details

NPI 1447999875
Specialty Optometrist
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/02/2022

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 ELLEN DENICOLA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$765

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

15
Total Claims
$780
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
22
Total Day Supply
609

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.68

Optometrist Overview

How ELLEN DENICOLA fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

ELLEN DENICOLA's 15 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Colorado

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELLEN DENICOLA's specialty?
ELLEN DENICOLA specializes in Optometrist and practices in LAKEWOOD, Colorado.
How much does ELLEN DENICOLA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELLEN DENICOLA wrote 15 Medicare Part D claims totaling $780 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is ELLEN DENICOLA located?
ELLEN DENICOLA is located at 255 UNION BLVD STE 310, LAKEWOOD, CO, 80228. Phone: (303) 985-0004.
What is ELLEN DENICOLA's NPI number?
ELLEN DENICOLA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447999875, issued on 06/02/2022.
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.
Does ELLEN DENICOLA accept Medicare?
ELLEN DENICOLA appears in CMS Medicare data with 15 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELLEN DENICOLA's credentials?
ELLEN DENICOLA's NPI is 1447999875. 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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