2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1447992615 OD
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HEATHER GAY, OD

Optometrist in MANCHESTER, Kentucky. 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
226
Medicare Part D claims · 97 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: HEATHER GAY, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in MANCHESTER, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 226 claims across 97 beneficiaries — 28% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What the federal data shows

HEATHER GAY, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 226 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
226
Part D claims, 2023
72%
generic prescribing

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HEATHER GAY, OD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

HEATHER GAY, OD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/08/2022

NPI 1447992615

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

226 12% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Optometrist share within Kentucky

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

HEATHER GAY, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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HEATHER GAY, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in MANCHESTER, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1447992615. 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.

HEATHER GAY, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 231 WHITE ST, MANCHESTER, KY, 40962, with a listed phone of (606) 598-2219. NPI 1447992615 was issued on 04/08/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GAY 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 226 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 97 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

231 WHITE ST
MANCHESTER, KY 40962

Provider Details

NPI 1447992615
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/08/2022

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HEATHER GAY, OD 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.

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
MANCHESTER, KY

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 · Above average

HEATHER GAY, OD — brand share 28.0%
Specialty average (est.)

28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 226 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.

226
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
97
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
241
Total Day Supply
5,087
Brand vs Generic
28% brand / 72% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$15K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
64% female / 36% 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
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
46
Olopatadine Hcl
29
Fluorometholone
27
Latanoprost
26
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
14
Ofloxacin
12
Restasis
Cyclosporine
12

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

Optometrist Overview

How HEATHER GAY, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

HEATHER GAY, OD's 226 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEATHER GAY, OD's specialty?
HEATHER GAY, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in MANCHESTER, Kentucky. Credentials: OD.
How much does HEATHER GAY, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEATHER GAY, OD wrote 226 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 97 beneficiaries.
What is HEATHER GAY, OD's Medicare quality score?
HEATHER GAY, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is HEATHER GAY, OD located?
HEATHER GAY, OD is located at 231 WHITE ST, MANCHESTER, KY, 40962. Phone: (606) 598-2219.
What is HEATHER GAY, OD's NPI number?
HEATHER GAY, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447992615, issued on 04/08/2022.
Does HEATHER GAY, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HEATHER GAY, OD's prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% 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.
What drugs does HEATHER GAY, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HEATHER GAY, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Erythromycin, Olopatadine Hcl, Fluorometholone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HEATHER GAY, OD accept Medicare?
HEATHER GAY, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 226 Part D claims and 97 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HEATHER GAY, OD's credentials?
HEATHER GAY, OD's NPI is 1447992615 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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