2026 NPPES data Optician NPI 1992791438 CERTIFIED OPTICIAN
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KERRY PAUMEN, CERTIFIED OPTICIAN

Optician in CORTEZ, Colorado. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data reveals: KERRY PAUMEN, CERTIFIED OPTICIAN is a Optician ([object Object]) practicing in CORTEZ, Colorado .

What stands out: KERRY PAUMEN, CERTIFIED OPTICIAN specializes in Optician and practices in CORTEZ, Colorado, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry. Every detail on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KERRY PAUMEN, CERTIFIED OPTICIAN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/20/2005

NPI 1992791438

Primary specialty

Optician

Mid-sized

6,667 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Optician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Optician share within Colorado

1. Optician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Optician share within Colorado

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Optician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Optician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Optician) — 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).

KERRY PAUMEN, CERTIFIED OPTICIAN is a Optician provider practicing in CORTEZ, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CERTIFIED OPTICIAN. NPI: 1992791438. 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.

KERRY PAUMEN, CERTIFIED OPTICIAN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optician provider holding CERTIFIED OPTICIAN credentials at 48 E MAIN ST, CORTEZ, CO, 81321, with a listed phone of (970) 565-1580. NPI 1992791438 was issued on 09/20/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PAUMEN 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Optician providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Optician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,667 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 332 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

48 E MAIN ST
CORTEZ, CO 81321

Provider Details

NPI 1992791438
Specialty Optician
Credentials CERTIFIED OPTICIAN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/20/2005

Optician Overview

How KERRY PAUMEN, CERTIFIED OPTICIAN fits within the Optician landscape nationally.

6,667
Optician Providers in US
52
States with Optician
332
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Optician Providers in Colorado

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KERRY PAUMEN, CERTIFIED OPTICIAN's specialty?
KERRY PAUMEN, CERTIFIED OPTICIAN specializes in Optician and practices in CORTEZ, Colorado. Credentials: CERTIFIED OPTICIAN.
Where is KERRY PAUMEN, CERTIFIED OPTICIAN located?
KERRY PAUMEN, CERTIFIED OPTICIAN is located at 48 E MAIN ST, CORTEZ, CO, 81321. Phone: (970) 565-1580.
What is KERRY PAUMEN, CERTIFIED OPTICIAN's NPI number?
KERRY PAUMEN, CERTIFIED OPTICIAN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992791438, issued on 09/20/2005.
How many Optician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,667 Optician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Optician provider writes 332 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does KERRY PAUMEN, CERTIFIED OPTICIAN accept Medicare?
KERRY PAUMEN, CERTIFIED OPTICIAN appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KERRY PAUMEN, CERTIFIED OPTICIAN's credentials?
KERRY PAUMEN, CERTIFIED OPTICIAN's NPI is 1992791438 with credentials CERTIFIED OPTICIAN. 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.
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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