2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1245894229 O.D.
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JULIA KITCHENS, O.D.

Optometrist in ST JOHNSBURY, Vermont. 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
527
Medicare Part D claims · 192 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
45%
generic claims · 55% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: JULIA KITCHENS, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in ST JOHNSBURY, Vermont with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 527 claims across 192 beneficiaries — 55% brand-name prescribing .

What the federal data shows

JULIA KITCHENS, O.D. filed 527 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in ST JOHNSBURY, Vermont, prescribing 45% generic.

527
Part D claims, 2023
45%
generic prescribing

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JULIA KITCHENS, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/25/2019

NPI 1245894229

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

527 105% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Vermont

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Vermont providers

Vermont providers

Optometrist share within Vermont

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

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).

JULIA KITCHENS, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in ST JOHNSBURY, Vermont, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1245894229. 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.

JULIA KITCHENS, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 468 HOSPITAL DR, ST JOHNSBURY, VT, 05819, with a listed phone of (802) 748-3536. NPI 1245894229 was issued on 04/25/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KITCHENS 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 527 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 192 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $143K in drug spend, split 55% brand-name and 45% 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

468 HOSPITAL DR
ST JOHNSBURY, VT 05819

Provider Details

NPI 1245894229
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/25/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JULIA KITCHENS, 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.

SHIPPEE FAMILY EYE CARE PC
SAINT JOHNSBURY, VT

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 · Brand-heavy

JULIA KITCHENS, O.D. — brand share 55.0%
Specialty average (est.)

55% brand-name claims vs 45% generic, on 527 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.

527
Total Claims
$143K
Total Drug Cost
192
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
969
Total Day Supply
27,324
Brand vs Generic
55% brand / 45% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$134K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Antibiotic Claims
27

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.98
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 78, 75-84: 68, 85+: 27

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
112
Restasis
Cyclosporine
55
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
45
Fluorometholone
44
Timolol Maleate
42
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
30
Prednisolone Acetate
26
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
23
Brimonidine Tartrate
22
Doxycycline Hyclate
22

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

Optometrist Overview

How JULIA KITCHENS, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

JULIA KITCHENS, O.D.'s 527 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Vermont

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JULIA KITCHENS, O.D.'s specialty?
JULIA KITCHENS, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in ST JOHNSBURY, Vermont. Credentials: O.D..
How much does JULIA KITCHENS, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JULIA KITCHENS, O.D. wrote 527 Medicare Part D claims totaling $143K in drug costs for 192 beneficiaries.
Where is JULIA KITCHENS, O.D. located?
JULIA KITCHENS, O.D. is located at 468 HOSPITAL DR, ST JOHNSBURY, VT, 05819. Phone: (802) 748-3536.
What is JULIA KITCHENS, O.D.'s NPI number?
JULIA KITCHENS, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245894229, issued on 04/25/2019.
Does JULIA KITCHENS, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JULIA KITCHENS, O.D.'s prescribing is 55% brand-name and 45% generic drugs by claim count, with $134K 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 JULIA KITCHENS, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JULIA KITCHENS, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Restasis, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JULIA KITCHENS, O.D. accept Medicare?
JULIA KITCHENS, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 527 Part D claims and 192 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JULIA KITCHENS, O.D.'s credentials?
JULIA KITCHENS, O.D.'s NPI is 1245894229 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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