2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1780657213 O.D.
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JOHN LERTORA, O.D.

Optometrist in BLOOMFIELD, Connecticut. 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
465
Medicare Part D claims · 115 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
52%
generic claims · 48% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$284.92
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOHN LERTORA, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in BLOOMFIELD, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 465 claims across 115 beneficiaries — 48% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $284.92 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOHN LERTORA, O.D. filed 465 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BLOOMFIELD, Connecticut. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOHN LERTORA, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/07/2006

NPI 1780657213

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

465 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Optometrist share within Connecticut

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

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).

JOHN LERTORA, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in BLOOMFIELD, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1780657213. 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.

JOHN LERTORA, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 38 TUNXIS AVE, BLOOMFIELD, CT, 06002, with a listed phone of (860) 243-2508. NPI 1780657213 was issued on 02/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LERTORA 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 465 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 115 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $153K in drug spend, split 48% brand-name and 52% 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

38 TUNXIS AVE
BLOOMFIELD, CT 06002

Provider Details

NPI 1780657213
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/07/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN LERTORA, O.D. 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.

FAMILY OPTOMETRIC CARE PC
BLOOMFIELD, CT

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 JOHN LERTORA, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$285

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 · Above average

JOHN LERTORA, O.D. — brand share 48.0%
Specialty average (est.)

48% brand-name claims vs 52% generic, on 465 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.

465
Total Claims
$153K
Total Drug Cost
115
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
775
Total Day Supply
21,494
Brand vs Generic
48% brand / 52% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$138K
Generic Drug Cost
$15K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.65
Gender Split
68% female / 32% 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
98
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
59
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
44
Restasis
Cyclosporine
39
Timolol Maleate
35
Travoprost
26
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
20
Cyclosporine
16
Prednisolone Acetate
16
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
14

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

Optometrist Overview

How JOHN LERTORA, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

JOHN LERTORA, O.D.'s 465 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN LERTORA, O.D.'s specialty?
JOHN LERTORA, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in BLOOMFIELD, Connecticut. Credentials: O.D..
How much does JOHN LERTORA, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN LERTORA, O.D. wrote 465 Medicare Part D claims totaling $153K in drug costs for 115 beneficiaries.
Where is JOHN LERTORA, O.D. located?
JOHN LERTORA, O.D. is located at 38 TUNXIS AVE, BLOOMFIELD, CT, 06002. Phone: (860) 243-2508.
What is JOHN LERTORA, O.D.'s NPI number?
JOHN LERTORA, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780657213, issued on 02/07/2006.
Does JOHN LERTORA, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN LERTORA, O.D.'s prescribing is 48% brand-name and 52% generic drugs by claim count, with $138K 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 JOHN LERTORA, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN LERTORA, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Lumigan, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN LERTORA, O.D. accept Medicare?
JOHN LERTORA, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 465 Part D claims and 115 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN LERTORA, O.D.'s credentials?
JOHN LERTORA, O.D.'s NPI is 1780657213 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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