2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1356791933 OD
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KAYLA AKERS, OD

Optometrist in CHICAGO, Illinois. 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
959
Medicare Part D claims · 338 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
61%
generic claims · 39% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$766.3
21 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KAYLA AKERS, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in CHICAGO, Illinois with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 959 claims across 338 beneficiaries — 39% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $766.3 across 21 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KAYLA AKERS, OD filed 959 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CHICAGO, Illinois. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KAYLA AKERS, OD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/15/2016

NPI 1356791933

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

959 273% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Optometrist share within Illinois

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

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).

KAYLA AKERS, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in CHICAGO, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1356791933. 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.

KAYLA AKERS, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 638 W ADDISON ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60613, with a listed phone of (931) 624-9038. NPI 1356791933 was issued on 06/15/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AKERS 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 959 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 338 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $230K in drug spend, split 39% brand-name and 61% 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

638 W ADDISON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60613

Provider Details

NPI 1356791933
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/15/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KAYLA AKERS, 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.

MARIETTA EYE CLINIC, PA
MARIETTA, GA

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 KAYLA AKERS, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$766

Largest payer

Harrow Eye, LLC

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 — Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KAYLA AKERS, OD. To verify KAYLA AKERS, OD's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

KAYLA AKERS, OD — brand share 39.0%
Specialty average (est.)

39% brand-name claims vs 61% generic, on 959 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.

959
Total Claims
$230K
Total Drug Cost
338
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,567
Total Day Supply
43,165
Brand vs Generic
39% brand / 61% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$205K
Generic Drug Cost
$25K
Antibiotic Claims
20

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 149, 75-84: 141, 85+: 37

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
219
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
101
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
94
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
77
Restasis
Cyclosporine
77
Timolol Maleate
62
Prednisolone Acetate
46
Brimonidine Tartrate
33
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
25
Dorzolamide Hcl
23

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

Optometrist Overview

How KAYLA AKERS, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

KAYLA AKERS, OD's 959 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Illinois

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAYLA AKERS, OD's specialty?
KAYLA AKERS, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in CHICAGO, Illinois. Credentials: OD.
How much does KAYLA AKERS, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KAYLA AKERS, OD wrote 959 Medicare Part D claims totaling $230K in drug costs for 338 beneficiaries.
Where is KAYLA AKERS, OD located?
KAYLA AKERS, OD is located at 638 W ADDISON ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60613. Phone: (931) 624-9038.
What is KAYLA AKERS, OD's NPI number?
KAYLA AKERS, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356791933, issued on 06/15/2016.
Does KAYLA AKERS, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KAYLA AKERS, OD's prescribing is 39% brand-name and 61% generic drugs by claim count, with $205K 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 KAYLA AKERS, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KAYLA AKERS, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Erythromycin, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KAYLA AKERS, OD accept Medicare?
KAYLA AKERS, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 959 Part D claims and 338 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAYLA AKERS, OD's credentials?
KAYLA AKERS, OD's NPI is 1356791933 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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