2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1548256944 O.D.
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GUY NISHIZAWA, O.D.

Optometrist in KAILUA, Hawaii. 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
83
Medicare Part D claims · 26 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
33%
generic claims · 67% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$590.48
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

GUY NISHIZAWA, O.D. filed 83 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in KAILUA, Hawaii, prescribing 33% generic.

83
Part D claims, 2023
33%
generic prescribing
$590.48
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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GUY NISHIZAWA, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

83 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about GUY NISHIZAWA, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/21/2005

NPI 1548256944

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

83 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Hawaii

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Hawaii providers

Hawaii providers

Optometrist share within Hawaii

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

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).

GUY NISHIZAWA, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 45 AULIKE ST, KAILUA, HI, 96734, with a listed phone of (808) 262-2330. NPI 1548256944 was issued on 09/21/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NISHIZAWA 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 83 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 26 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $27K in drug spend, split 67% brand-name and 33% 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

45 AULIKE ST
KAILUA, HI 96734

Provider Details

NPI 1548256944
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/21/2005

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 GUY NISHIZAWA, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$590

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

GUY NISHIZAWA, O.D. — brand share 67.0%
Specialty average (est.)

67% brand-name claims vs 33% generic, on 83 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.

83
Total Claims
$27K
Total Drug Cost
26
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
198
Total Day Supply
5,867
Brand vs Generic
67% brand / 33% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$26K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
79.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.70
Gender Split
42% female / 58% male
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: 14, 85+: N/A

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
30
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
18

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

Optometrist Overview

How GUY NISHIZAWA, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

GUY NISHIZAWA, O.D.'s 83 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Hawaii

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GUY NISHIZAWA, O.D.'s specialty?
GUY NISHIZAWA, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in KAILUA, Hawaii. Credentials: O.D..
How much does GUY NISHIZAWA, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GUY NISHIZAWA, O.D. wrote 83 Medicare Part D claims totaling $27K in drug costs for 26 beneficiaries.
Where is GUY NISHIZAWA, O.D. located?
GUY NISHIZAWA, O.D. is located at 45 AULIKE ST, KAILUA, HI, 96734. Phone: (808) 262-2330.
What is GUY NISHIZAWA, O.D.'s NPI number?
GUY NISHIZAWA, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548256944, issued on 09/21/2005.
Does GUY NISHIZAWA, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GUY NISHIZAWA, O.D.'s prescribing is 67% brand-name and 33% generic drugs by claim count, with $26K 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 GUY NISHIZAWA, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GUY NISHIZAWA, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GUY NISHIZAWA, O.D. accept Medicare?
GUY NISHIZAWA, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 83 Part D claims and 26 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GUY NISHIZAWA, O.D.'s credentials?
GUY NISHIZAWA, O.D.'s NPI is 1548256944 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

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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