2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1891710380 O.D.
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KENNETH GATSON, O.D.

Optometrist in EUSTIS, Florida. 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
95
Medicare Part D claims · 38 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
66%
generic claims · 34% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

KENNETH GATSON, O.D. filed 95 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in EUSTIS, Florida, prescribing 66% generic.

95
Part D claims, 2023
66%
generic prescribing

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

KENNETH GATSON, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

95 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about KENNETH GATSON, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/13/2006

NPI 1891710380

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

95 63% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Optometrist share within Florida

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

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 GATSON, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 2303 S BAY ST, EUSTIS, FL, 32726, with a listed phone of (352) 357-1027. NPI 1891710380 was issued on 07/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GATSON 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 95 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 38 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $20K in drug spend, split 34% brand-name and 66% 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

2303 S BAY ST
EUSTIS, FL 32726

Provider Details

NPI 1891710380
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/13/2006

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KENNETH GATSON, O.D.. To verify KENNETH GATSON, O.D.'s current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

KENNETH GATSON, O.D. — brand share 34.0%
Specialty average (est.)

34% brand-name claims vs 66% generic, on 95 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.

95
Total Claims
$20K
Total Drug Cost
38
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
146
Total Day Supply
3,708
Brand vs Generic
34% brand / 66% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$18K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04
Gender Split
68% female / 32% 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
34
Brimonidine Tartrate
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 GATSON, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

KENNETH GATSON, O.D.'s 95 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Florida

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH GATSON, O.D.'s specialty?
KENNETH GATSON, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in EUSTIS, Florida. Credentials: O.D..
How much does KENNETH GATSON, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH GATSON, O.D. wrote 95 Medicare Part D claims totaling $20K in drug costs for 38 beneficiaries.
Where is KENNETH GATSON, O.D. located?
KENNETH GATSON, O.D. is located at 2303 S BAY ST, EUSTIS, FL, 32726. Phone: (352) 357-1027.
What is KENNETH GATSON, O.D.'s NPI number?
KENNETH GATSON, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891710380, issued on 07/13/2006.
Does KENNETH GATSON, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KENNETH GATSON, O.D.'s prescribing is 34% brand-name and 66% generic drugs by claim count, with $18K 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 GATSON, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENNETH GATSON, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENNETH GATSON, O.D. accept Medicare?
KENNETH GATSON, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 95 Part D claims and 38 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNETH GATSON, O.D.'s credentials?
KENNETH GATSON, O.D.'s NPI is 1891710380 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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