2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1740700913 OD
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KARL CUNNINGHAM, OD

Optometrist in MANCHESTER, New Hampshire. 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
30
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
57%
generic claims · 43% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$429.84
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KARL CUNNINGHAM, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in MANCHESTER, New Hampshire with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 30 claims across 18 beneficiaries — 43% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $429.84 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KARL CUNNINGHAM, OD filed 30 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MANCHESTER, New Hampshire. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KARL CUNNINGHAM, OD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/20/2017

NPI 1740700913

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

30 88% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in New Hampshire

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among New Hampshire providers

New Hampshire providers

Optometrist share within New Hampshire

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

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.

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KARL CUNNINGHAM, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1740700913. 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.

KARL CUNNINGHAM, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 1093 ELM ST, MANCHESTER, NH, 03101, with a listed phone of (603) 296-0235. NPI 1740700913 was issued on 06/20/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CUNNINGHAM 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 30 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 18 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 43% brand-name and 57% 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

1093 ELM ST
MANCHESTER, NH 03101

Provider Details

NPI 1740700913
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/20/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KARL CUNNINGHAM, 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.

MYEYEDR OPTOMETRY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE PLLC
MANCHESTER, NH

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 KARL CUNNINGHAM, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$430

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

KARL CUNNINGHAM, OD — brand share 43.0%
Specialty average (est.)

43% brand-name claims vs 57% generic, on 30 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.

30
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
42
Total Day Supply
1,129
Brand vs Generic
43% brand / 57% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$405

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.63

Optometrist Overview

How KARL CUNNINGHAM, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

KARL CUNNINGHAM, OD's 30 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in New Hampshire

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Hampshire, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CUNNINGHAM.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KARL CUNNINGHAM, OD's specialty?
KARL CUNNINGHAM, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in MANCHESTER, New Hampshire. Credentials: OD.
How much does KARL CUNNINGHAM, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KARL CUNNINGHAM, OD wrote 30 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
Where is KARL CUNNINGHAM, OD located?
KARL CUNNINGHAM, OD is located at 1093 ELM ST, MANCHESTER, NH, 03101. Phone: (603) 296-0235.
What is KARL CUNNINGHAM, OD's NPI number?
KARL CUNNINGHAM, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740700913, issued on 06/20/2017.
Does KARL CUNNINGHAM, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KARL CUNNINGHAM, OD's prescribing is 43% brand-name and 57% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K 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.
Does KARL CUNNINGHAM, OD accept Medicare?
KARL CUNNINGHAM, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 30 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KARL CUNNINGHAM, OD's credentials?
KARL CUNNINGHAM, OD's NPI is 1740700913 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

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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