NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1740773043 OD
Verify on CMS → Kandace Alfred, OD
Optometrist in Gallup, New Mexico.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 60,463 in Optometrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
143
Medicare Part D claims · 73 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
73%
generic claims · 27% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
73.1/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Kandace Alfred, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.1/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 143 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 73.1/100
- MIPS score · -10 vs avg
- 143
- Part D claims, 2023
- 73%
- generic prescribing
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Kandace Alfred, OD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
73 11th percentile higher than 11% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Kandace Alfred, OD sits
This provider among optometrist peers
Across the 6,527 optometrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Kandace Alfred, OD writes more Part D claims than 24% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 17% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one optometrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Kandace Alfred, OD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Kandace Alfred, OD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
143 44% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
73.1/100 10 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Mexico
How Optometrist compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Kandace Alfred, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 73.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Optometrist) - 73.1/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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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Kandace Alfred, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 516 E NIZHONI BLVD, Gallup, NM, 87301, with a listed phone of (505) 722-1000. NPI 1740773043 was issued on 06/11/2018.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 143 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 73 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 27% brand-name and 73% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 73.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 69.6, Cost 49.4), 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1740773043 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Optometrist |
| Credentials | OD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/11/2018 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
73.1296
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
69.6371
Quality
49.4306
Cost
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kandace Alfred, 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.
Dhhs,phs,naihs, Gallup Indian Medical Center
Gallup, NM
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
Kandace Alfred, OD - brand share 27.0%
Optometrist average
27% brand-name claims vs 73% 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
$7K
Total Drug Cost
73
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 156
- Total Day Supply
- 3,530
- Brand vs Generic
- 27% brand / 73% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.51
- 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.
What Kandace Alfred, OD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Erythromycin
Erythromycin
30 claims
- Neomycin-Polymyxin…
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
23 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Acetate
22 claims
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
13 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide-Timolol
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 30 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 23 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 22 |
| Latanoprost | 13 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Optometrist Overview
How Kandace Alfred, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.
60,463
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider
Kandace Alfred, OD's 143 claims are below the specialty average of 257.
Nearby Optometrist Providers in New Mexico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Alfred.
Dr. Naeem Abdulla
O.D
Santa Fe, NM
Dr. Amanda Achilles
O.D.
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Akintunde Adegite
OPTOMETRIST
Farmington, NM
Monica Alderette
Santa Fe, NM
Dr. Brooks Alldredge
O.D.
Albuquerque, NM
Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New Mexico medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kandace Alfred, OD's specialty? ▼
Kandace Alfred, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in Gallup, New Mexico. Credentials: OD.
How much does Kandace Alfred, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kandace Alfred, OD wrote 143 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 73 beneficiaries.
What is Kandace Alfred, OD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Kandace Alfred, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.1/100 (Quality: 69.6, Cost: 49.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Kandace Alfred, OD located? ▼
Kandace Alfred, OD is located at 516 E NIZHONI BLVD, Gallup, NM, 87301. Phone: (505) 722-1000.
What is Kandace Alfred, OD's NPI number? ▼
Kandace Alfred, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740773043, issued on 06/11/2018.
Does Kandace Alfred, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kandace Alfred, OD's prescribing is 27% brand-name and 73% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K 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 Kandace Alfred, OD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kandace Alfred, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Erythromycin, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kandace Alfred, OD accept Medicare? ▼
Kandace Alfred, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 143 Part D claims and 73 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kandace Alfred, OD's credentials? ▼
Kandace Alfred, OD's NPI is 1740773043 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
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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