2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1508941709 OD
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FADEE BITTAR, OD

Optometrist in NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia. 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
45
Medicare Part D claims · 27 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
36%
generic claims · 64% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$232.11
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: FADEE BITTAR, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 45 claims across 27 beneficiaries — 64% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $232.11 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: FADEE BITTAR, OD filed 45 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

FADEE BITTAR, OD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/26/2006

NPI 1508941709

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

45 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Optometrist share within Virginia

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

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).

FADEE BITTAR, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1508941709. 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.

FADEE BITTAR, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 19 HIDENWOOD SHOPPING CTR, NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23606, with a listed phone of (757) 324-3952. NPI 1508941709 was issued on 10/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BITTAR 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 45 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 27 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend, split 64% brand-name and 36% 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

19 HIDENWOOD SHOPPING CTR
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23606

Provider Details

NPI 1508941709
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/26/2006

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 FADEE BITTAR, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$232

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 · Brand-heavy

FADEE BITTAR, OD — brand share 64.0%
Specialty average (est.)

64% brand-name claims vs 36% generic, on 45 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.

45
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
27
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
57
Total Day Supply
1,453
Brand vs Generic
64% brand / 36% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$15K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29

Optometrist Overview

How FADEE BITTAR, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

FADEE BITTAR, OD's 45 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FADEE BITTAR, OD's specialty?
FADEE BITTAR, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia. Credentials: OD.
How much does FADEE BITTAR, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FADEE BITTAR, OD wrote 45 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 27 beneficiaries.
Where is FADEE BITTAR, OD located?
FADEE BITTAR, OD is located at 19 HIDENWOOD SHOPPING CTR, NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23606. Phone: (757) 324-3952.
What is FADEE BITTAR, OD's NPI number?
FADEE BITTAR, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508941709, issued on 10/26/2006.
Does FADEE BITTAR, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FADEE BITTAR, OD's prescribing is 64% brand-name and 36% generic drugs by claim count, with $15K 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.
Does FADEE BITTAR, OD accept Medicare?
FADEE BITTAR, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 45 Part D claims and 27 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FADEE BITTAR, OD's credentials?
FADEE BITTAR, OD's NPI is 1508941709 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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