2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1689656589 OD
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GLENN ALTMAN, OD

Optometrist in SARASOTA, Florida. 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
251
Medicare Part D claims · 91 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
65%
generic claims · 35% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$179.55
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: GLENN ALTMAN, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in SARASOTA, Florida with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 251 claims across 91 beneficiaries — 35% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $179.55 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: GLENN ALTMAN, OD filed 251 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SARASOTA, Florida. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

GLENN ALTMAN, OD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/16/2005

NPI 1689656589

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

251 2% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Optometrist share within Florida

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

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).

GLENN ALTMAN, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in SARASOTA, Florida, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1689656589. 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.

GLENN ALTMAN, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 2936 UNIVERSITY PKWY, SARASOTA, FL, 34243, with a listed phone of (941) 351-2218. NPI 1689656589 was issued on 11/16/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALTMAN 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 251 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 91 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $46K in drug spend, split 35% brand-name and 65% 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

2936 UNIVERSITY PKWY
SARASOTA, FL 34243

Provider Details

NPI 1689656589
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/16/2005

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 GLENN ALTMAN, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$180

Largest payer

Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, 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.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to GLENN ALTMAN, OD. To verify GLENN ALTMAN, OD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

GLENN ALTMAN, OD — brand share 35.0%
Specialty average (est.)

35% brand-name claims vs 65% generic, on 251 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.

251
Total Claims
$46K
Total Drug Cost
91
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
427
Total Day Supply
11,396
Brand vs Generic
35% brand / 65% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$42K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Antibiotic Claims
18

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male

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
56
Timolol Maleate
38
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
26
Restasis
Cyclosporine
20
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
15
Brimonidine Tartrate
14
Rhopressa
Netarsudil Mesylate
12
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How GLENN ALTMAN, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

GLENN ALTMAN, OD's 251 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Florida

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GLENN ALTMAN, OD's specialty?
GLENN ALTMAN, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in SARASOTA, Florida. Credentials: OD.
How much does GLENN ALTMAN, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GLENN ALTMAN, OD wrote 251 Medicare Part D claims totaling $46K in drug costs for 91 beneficiaries.
Where is GLENN ALTMAN, OD located?
GLENN ALTMAN, OD is located at 2936 UNIVERSITY PKWY, SARASOTA, FL, 34243. Phone: (941) 351-2218.
What is GLENN ALTMAN, OD's NPI number?
GLENN ALTMAN, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689656589, issued on 11/16/2005.
Does GLENN ALTMAN, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GLENN ALTMAN, OD's prescribing is 35% brand-name and 65% generic drugs by claim count, with $42K 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 GLENN ALTMAN, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GLENN ALTMAN, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Tobramycin-Dexamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GLENN ALTMAN, OD accept Medicare?
GLENN ALTMAN, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 251 Part D claims and 91 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GLENN ALTMAN, OD's credentials?
GLENN ALTMAN, OD's NPI is 1689656589 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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