2026 NPPES data Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist NPI 1649336355 O.D.
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JOSEPH YOUNG, O.D.

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in SANDY HOOK, 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
56
Medicare Part D claims · 22 beneficiaries · Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist avg: 235
Generic prescribing
62%
generic claims · 38% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JOSEPH YOUNG, O.D. filed 56 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in SANDY HOOK, Connecticut, prescribing 62% generic.

56
Part D claims, 2023
62%
generic prescribing

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JOSEPH YOUNG, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

56 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about JOSEPH YOUNG, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/28/2006

NPI 1649336355

Primary specialty

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist

Niche

1,549 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

56 76% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 235

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

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

Connecticut providers

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist share within Connecticut

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

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).

JOSEPH YOUNG, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 10 FAWNWOOD RD, SANDY HOOK, CT, 06482, with a listed phone of (203) 364-1964. NPI 1649336355 was issued on 12/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what YOUNG 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 56 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 22 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, split 38% brand-name and 62% 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

10 FAWNWOOD RD
SANDY HOOK, CT 06482

Provider Details

NPI 1649336355
Specialty Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/28/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

JOSEPH YOUNG, O.D. — brand share 38.0%
Specialty average (est.)

38% brand-name claims vs 62% generic, on 56 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.

56
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
22
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
92
Total Day Supply
2,599
Brand vs Generic
38% brand / 62% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$11K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.01
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 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
24

* 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 JOSEPH YOUNG, 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

JOSEPH YOUNG, O.D.'s 56 claims are below the specialty average of 235.

Nearby Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH YOUNG, O.D.'s specialty?
JOSEPH YOUNG, O.D. specializes in Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist and practices in SANDY HOOK, Connecticut. Credentials: O.D..
How much does JOSEPH YOUNG, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH YOUNG, O.D. wrote 56 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 22 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH YOUNG, O.D. located?
JOSEPH YOUNG, O.D. is located at 10 FAWNWOOD RD, SANDY HOOK, CT, 06482. Phone: (203) 364-1964.
What is JOSEPH YOUNG, O.D.'s NPI number?
JOSEPH YOUNG, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649336355, issued on 12/28/2006.
Does JOSEPH YOUNG, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH YOUNG, O.D.'s prescribing is 38% brand-name and 62% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K 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 JOSEPH YOUNG, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH YOUNG, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH YOUNG, O.D. accept Medicare?
JOSEPH YOUNG, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 56 Part D claims and 22 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH YOUNG, O.D.'s credentials?
JOSEPH YOUNG, O.D.'s NPI is 1649336355 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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