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2026 NPPES data Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist NPI 1922193242 O.D.
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Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in Rutland, Vermont.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,548 in Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
217
Medicare Part D claims · 57 beneficiaries · Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist avg: 235
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Frank Aquistapace, O.D. filed 217 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in Rutland, Vermont, prescribing 77% generic.
- 217
- Part D claims, 2023
- 77%
- generic prescribing
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Frank Aquistapace, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
217 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Frank Aquistapace, O.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
217 8% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Vermont
How Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist compares to other specialties among Vermont providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Frank Aquistapace, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 62 WOODSTOCK AVE, Rutland, VT, 05701, with a listed phone of (802) 775-2660. NPI 1922193242 was issued on 10/03/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 217 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 57 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $32K in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% generic by claim count.
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,548 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 235 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1922193242 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist |
| Credentials | O.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/03/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Frank Aquistapace, 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.
Community Health Centers OF The Rutland Region Inc
Rutland, VT
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Frank Aquistapace, O.D. - brand share 23.0%
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist average
23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 217 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.
217
Total Claims
$32K
Total Drug Cost
57
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 425
- Total Day Supply
- 12,042
- Brand vs Generic
- 23% brand / 77% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $27K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.79
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Frank Aquistapace, O.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
122 claims
- Timolol Maleate 17
Timolol Maleate
17 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 16
Brimonidine Tartrate
16 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 16
Dorzolamide-Timolol
16 claims
- Restasis 14
Restasis
14 claims
- Lumigan 11
Lumigan
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 122 |
| Timolol Maleate | 17 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 16 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 16 |
| Restasis Cyclosporine | 14 |
| Lumigan Bimatoprost | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Overview
How Frank Aquistapace, O.D. fits within the Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist landscape nationally.
1,548
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Providers in US
52
States with Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
235
Avg Claims per Provider
Frank Aquistapace, O.D.'s 217 claims are below the specialty average of 235.
Nearby Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Providers in Vermont
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Vermont, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Aquistapace.
Dr. Robert Bauman
O.D.
Stowe, VT
Dr. Richard Delbianco
O.D.
Rutland, VT
Dr. Charles Miranda
O.D.
Georgia, VT
Dr. Shannon Mitchell
O.D.
Waitsfield, VT
Dr. Francis Pinard
O.D.
Newport, VT
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Vermont medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frank Aquistapace, O.D.'s specialty? ▼
Frank Aquistapace, O.D. specializes in Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist and practices in Rutland, Vermont. Credentials: O.D..
How much does Frank Aquistapace, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Frank Aquistapace, O.D. wrote 217 Medicare Part D claims totaling $32K in drug costs for 57 beneficiaries.
Where is Frank Aquistapace, O.D. located? ▼
Frank Aquistapace, O.D. is located at 62 WOODSTOCK AVE, Rutland, VT, 05701. Phone: (802) 775-2660.
What is Frank Aquistapace, O.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Frank Aquistapace, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922193242, issued on 10/03/2006.
Does Frank Aquistapace, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Frank Aquistapace, O.D.'s prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $27K in brand drug costs.
How many Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,548 Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist providers across 52 states in the US. The average Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider writes 235 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Frank Aquistapace, O.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Frank Aquistapace, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Frank Aquistapace, O.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Frank Aquistapace, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 217 Part D claims and 57 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Frank Aquistapace, O.D.'s credentials? ▼
Frank Aquistapace, O.D.'s NPI is 1922193242 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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