NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1174661771 O.D.
Verify on CMS → George Amatuzzi, O.D.
Optometrist in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 61,426 in 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
139
Medicare Part D claims · 61 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 279
Generic prescribing
37%
generic claims · 63% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$17.99
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
George Amatuzzi, O.D. filed 139 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Optometrist in Ridgefield, Connecticut, prescribing 37% generic.
- 139
- Part D claims, 2024
- 37%
- generic prescribing
- $17.99
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥34th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about George Amatuzzi, O.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1174661771), first enumerated 02/03/2007.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 139 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$17.99 in reported industry payments (1 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1174661771 · Optometrist
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1174661771
- ENUM-MID 2007
- TAX-MEGA 61K Optometrist
- RX-LIGHT 139
- BOOK-LIGHT 653 in Connecticut
- PHOTO-ENUM Johnny Wu · 2007
George Amatuzzi, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
139 ≥ 34th percentile 34% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about George Amatuzzi, O.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
139 50% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1174661771 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Optometrist |
| Credentials | O.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/03/2007 |
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 George Amatuzzi, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$18
Largest payer
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS 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
George Amatuzzi, O.D. - brand share 63.0%
Optometrist average
63% brand-name claims vs 37% generic, on 139 2024 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 2024.
139
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
61
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 158.8
- Total Day Supply
- 3,292
- Brand vs Generic
- 63% brand / 37% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $14K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.91
- Gender Split
- 74% female / 26% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What George Amatuzzi, O.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Tobramycin-Dexamet…
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
49 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Acetate
30 claims
- Loteprednol Etabon…
Loteprednol Etabonate
27 claims
- Neomycin-Polymyxin… 17
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
17 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tobramycin-Dexamethasone Tobramycin/Dexamethasone | 49 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 30 |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 27 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 17 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Optometrist Overview
How George Amatuzzi, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.
61,426
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
279
Avg Claims per Provider
George Amatuzzi, O.D.'s 139 claims are below the specialty average of 279.
Nationwide Optometrist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Amatuzzi, both outside Connecticut so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2007)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Optometrist Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Amatuzzi.
One of 653 Optometrist providers enrolled in Connecticut, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Annemarie Abramson
O.D.
Waterbury, CT
Dr. Aylin Adem
OD
Naugatuck, CT
Dr. George Adrian
O.D.
Groton, CT
Dr. Douglas Agranov
O.D.
Madison, CT
Shraiy Agrawal
Guilford, CT
Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Amatuzzi, O.D.'s specialty? ▼
George Amatuzzi, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Credentials: O.D..
How much does George Amatuzzi, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, George Amatuzzi, O.D. wrote 139 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 61 beneficiaries.
Where is George Amatuzzi, O.D. located? ▼
George Amatuzzi, O.D. is located at 419 MAIN ST, Ridgefield, CT, 06877. Phone: (203) 431-3937.
What is George Amatuzzi, O.D.'s NPI number? ▼
George Amatuzzi, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174661771, issued on 02/03/2007.
Does George Amatuzzi, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
George Amatuzzi, O.D.'s prescribing is 63% brand-name and 37% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 61,426 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 279 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does George Amatuzzi, O.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, George Amatuzzi, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tobramycin-Dexamethasone, Prednisolone Acetate, Loteprednol Etabonate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does George Amatuzzi, O.D. accept Medicare? ▼
George Amatuzzi, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 139 Part D claims and 61 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify George Amatuzzi, O.D.'s credentials? ▼
George Amatuzzi, O.D.'s NPI is 1174661771 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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