2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1922170224 OD
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KENNETH ELDER, OD

Optometrist in WALLINGFORD, Connecticut. 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
360
Medicare Part D claims · 113 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
58%
generic claims · 42% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$535.72
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KENNETH ELDER, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in WALLINGFORD, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 360 claims across 113 beneficiaries — 42% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $535.72 across 12 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KENNETH ELDER, OD filed 360 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WALLINGFORD, Connecticut. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KENNETH ELDER, OD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/14/2006

NPI 1922170224

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

360 40% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Optometrist share within Connecticut

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

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).

KENNETH ELDER, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in WALLINGFORD, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1922170224. 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.

KENNETH ELDER, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 821 N MAIN STREET EXT, WALLINGFORD, CT, 06492, with a listed phone of (203) 265-5152. NPI 1922170224 was issued on 11/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ELDER 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 360 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 113 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $93K in drug spend, split 42% brand-name and 58% 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

821 N MAIN STREET EXT
WALLINGFORD, CT 06492

Provider Details

NPI 1922170224
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/14/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KENNETH ELDER, 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.

WALLINGFORD EYE CARE CENTER P.C.
WALLINGFORD, CT

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 KENNETH ELDER, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$536

Largest payer

Alcon Vision 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

KENNETH ELDER, OD — brand share 42.0%
Specialty average (est.)

42% brand-name claims vs 58% generic, on 360 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.

360
Total Claims
$93K
Total Drug Cost
113
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
653
Total Day Supply
18,209
Brand vs Generic
42% brand / 58% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$79K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male

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
98
Timolol Maleate
56
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
40
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
28
Travoprost
19
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
13
Restasis
Cyclosporine
13

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

Optometrist Overview

How KENNETH ELDER, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

KENNETH ELDER, OD's 360 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH ELDER, OD's specialty?
KENNETH ELDER, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in WALLINGFORD, Connecticut. Credentials: OD.
How much does KENNETH ELDER, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH ELDER, OD wrote 360 Medicare Part D claims totaling $93K in drug costs for 113 beneficiaries.
Where is KENNETH ELDER, OD located?
KENNETH ELDER, OD is located at 821 N MAIN STREET EXT, WALLINGFORD, CT, 06492. Phone: (203) 265-5152.
What is KENNETH ELDER, OD's NPI number?
KENNETH ELDER, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922170224, issued on 11/14/2006.
Does KENNETH ELDER, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KENNETH ELDER, OD's prescribing is 42% brand-name and 58% generic drugs by claim count, with $79K 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 KENNETH ELDER, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENNETH ELDER, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENNETH ELDER, OD accept Medicare?
KENNETH ELDER, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 360 Part D claims and 113 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNETH ELDER, OD's credentials?
KENNETH ELDER, OD's NPI is 1922170224 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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