2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1194458489 OD
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KATHIA ALBANEZ, OD

Optometrist in SAN DIEGO, California. 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
28
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
What the federal data reveals: KATHIA ALBANEZ, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in SAN DIEGO, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 28 claims across 18 beneficiaries .

What stands out: KATHIA ALBANEZ, OD filed 28 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAN DIEGO, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KATHIA ALBANEZ, OD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/05/2022

NPI 1194458489

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

28 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in California

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Optometrist share within California

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

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).

KATHIA ALBANEZ, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in SAN DIEGO, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1194458489. 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.

KATHIA ALBANEZ, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 6911 CONVOY CT, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92111, with a listed phone of (833) 574-2273. NPI 1194458489 was issued on 07/05/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALBANEZ 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 28 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 18 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend. 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

6911 CONVOY CT
SAN DIEGO, CA 92111

Provider Details

NPI 1194458489
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/05/2022

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATHIA ALBANEZ, 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.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP
SAN DIEGO, CA
VISTA COMMUNITY CLINIC
VISTA, CA

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

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KATHIA ALBANEZ, OD. To verify KATHIA ALBANEZ, OD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

28
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
35
Total Day Supply
846
Generic Drug Cost
$233

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.59
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
12

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

Optometrist Overview

How KATHIA ALBANEZ, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

KATHIA ALBANEZ, OD's 28 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHIA ALBANEZ, OD's specialty?
KATHIA ALBANEZ, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in SAN DIEGO, California. Credentials: OD.
How much does KATHIA ALBANEZ, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHIA ALBANEZ, OD wrote 28 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
Where is KATHIA ALBANEZ, OD located?
KATHIA ALBANEZ, OD is located at 6911 CONVOY CT, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92111. Phone: (833) 574-2273.
What is KATHIA ALBANEZ, OD's NPI number?
KATHIA ALBANEZ, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194458489, issued on 07/05/2022.
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 KATHIA ALBANEZ, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHIA ALBANEZ, OD'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 KATHIA ALBANEZ, OD accept Medicare?
KATHIA ALBANEZ, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 28 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 KATHIA ALBANEZ, OD's credentials?
KATHIA ALBANEZ, OD's NPI is 1194458489 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.

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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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