2026 NPPES data Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist NPI 1689766529 O.D.
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HERMAN KWONG, O.D.

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in SNELLVILLE, Georgia. 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
143
Medicare Part D claims · 45 beneficiaries · Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist avg: 235
Generic prescribing
58%
generic claims · 42% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

HERMAN KWONG, O.D. filed 143 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in SNELLVILLE, Georgia, prescribing 58% generic.

143
Part D claims, 2023
58%
generic prescribing

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HERMAN KWONG, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

143 35th percentile higher than 35% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about HERMAN KWONG, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/29/2006

NPI 1689766529

Primary specialty

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist

Niche

1,549 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

143 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 235

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist share within Georgia

1. Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Corneal and Contact Management 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).

HERMAN KWONG, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 1520 SCENIC HWY N, SNELLVILLE, GA, 30078, with a listed phone of (770) 979-2198. NPI 1689766529 was issued on 09/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KWONG 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 143 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 45 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $21K in drug spend, split 42% brand-name and 58% 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.

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,549 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. 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

1520 SCENIC HWY N
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078

Provider Details

NPI 1689766529
Specialty Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/29/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

HERMAN KWONG, O.D. — brand share 42.0%
Specialty average (est.)

42% brand-name claims vs 58% generic, on 143 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.

143
Total Claims
$21K
Total Drug Cost
45
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
211
Total Day Supply
5,379
Brand vs Generic
42% brand / 58% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$18K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.92
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What HERMAN KWONG, O.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Latanoprost
29
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
18
Prednisolone Acetate
17
Timolol Maleate
15

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

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Overview

How HERMAN KWONG, O.D. fits within the Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist landscape nationally.

1,549
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Providers in US
52
States with Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
235
Avg Claims per Provider

HERMAN KWONG, O.D.'s 143 claims are below the specialty average of 235.

Nearby Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HERMAN KWONG, O.D.'s specialty?
HERMAN KWONG, O.D. specializes in Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist and practices in SNELLVILLE, Georgia. Credentials: O.D..
How much does HERMAN KWONG, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HERMAN KWONG, O.D. wrote 143 Medicare Part D claims totaling $21K in drug costs for 45 beneficiaries.
Where is HERMAN KWONG, O.D. located?
HERMAN KWONG, O.D. is located at 1520 SCENIC HWY N, SNELLVILLE, GA, 30078. Phone: (770) 979-2198.
What is HERMAN KWONG, O.D.'s NPI number?
HERMAN KWONG, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689766529, issued on 09/29/2006.
Does HERMAN KWONG, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HERMAN KWONG, O.D.'s prescribing is 42% brand-name and 58% generic drugs by claim count, with $18K in brand drug costs.
How many Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,549 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 HERMAN KWONG, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HERMAN KWONG, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HERMAN KWONG, O.D. accept Medicare?
HERMAN KWONG, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 143 Part D claims and 45 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HERMAN KWONG, O.D.'s credentials?
HERMAN KWONG, O.D.'s NPI is 1689766529 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.

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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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