2026 NPPES data Vision Therapy Optometrist NPI 1720410137 O.D.
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KATIE ELTON, O.D.

Vision Therapy Optometrist in MURRIETA, 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
17
Medicare Part D claims · Vision Therapy Optometrist avg: 209
Generic prescribing
12%
generic claims · 88% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$70
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KATIE ELTON, O.D. is a Vision Therapy Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in MURRIETA, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 17 claims — 88% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $70 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KATIE ELTON, O.D. filed 17 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MURRIETA, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KATIE ELTON, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/08/2013

NPI 1720410137

Primary specialty

Vision Therapy Optometrist

Rare

369 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

17 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 209

Specialty distribution in California

How Vision Therapy Optometrist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Vision Therapy Optometrist share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Vision Therapy Optometrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Vision Therapy Optometrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Vision Therapy Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Vision Therapy 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).

KATIE ELTON, O.D. is a Vision Therapy Optometrist provider practicing in MURRIETA, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1720410137. 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.

KATIE ELTON, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vision Therapy Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 24640 JEFFERSON AVE. SUITE 100, MURRIETA, CA, 92562, with a listed phone of (951) 677-5144. NPI 1720410137 was issued on 08/08/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ELTON 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 17 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $475 in drug spend, split 88% brand-name and 12% 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.

Vision Therapy Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 369 enrolled providers across 42 states and an average of 209 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

24640 JEFFERSON AVE. SUITE 100
MURRIETA, CA 92562

Provider Details

NPI 1720410137
Specialty Vision Therapy Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/08/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATIE ELTON, 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.

ALEX TADROS OPTOMETRIC CORPORATION
MURRIETA, 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).

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 KATIE ELTON, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$70

Largest payer

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, 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.

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 KATIE ELTON, O.D.. To verify KATIE ELTON, O.D.'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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

KATIE ELTON, O.D. — brand share 88.0%
Specialty average (est.)

88% brand-name claims vs 12% generic, on 17 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.

17
Total Claims
$475
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
19
Total Day Supply
465
Brand vs Generic
88% brand / 12% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$442

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.08

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
15

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

Vision Therapy Optometrist Overview

How KATIE ELTON, O.D. fits within the Vision Therapy Optometrist landscape nationally.

369
Vision Therapy Optometrist Providers in US
42
States with Vision Therapy Optometrist
209
Avg Claims per Provider

KATIE ELTON, O.D.'s 17 claims are below the specialty average of 209.

Nearby Vision Therapy Optometrist Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATIE ELTON, O.D.'s specialty?
KATIE ELTON, O.D. specializes in Vision Therapy Optometrist and practices in MURRIETA, California. Credentials: O.D..
How much does KATIE ELTON, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATIE ELTON, O.D. wrote 17 Medicare Part D claims totaling $475 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is KATIE ELTON, O.D. located?
KATIE ELTON, O.D. is located at 24640 JEFFERSON AVE. SUITE 100, MURRIETA, CA, 92562. Phone: (951) 677-5144.
What is KATIE ELTON, O.D.'s NPI number?
KATIE ELTON, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720410137, issued on 08/08/2013.
Does KATIE ELTON, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATIE ELTON, O.D.'s prescribing is 88% brand-name and 12% generic drugs by claim count, with $442 in brand drug costs.
How many Vision Therapy Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 369 Vision Therapy Optometrist providers across 42 states in the US. The average Vision Therapy Optometrist provider writes 209 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KATIE ELTON, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATIE ELTON, 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 KATIE ELTON, O.D. accept Medicare?
KATIE ELTON, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 17 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATIE ELTON, O.D.'s credentials?
KATIE ELTON, O.D.'s NPI is 1720410137 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.

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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