2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1669430211 OD
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KIMBERLY BRISTOW, OD

Optometrist in NEWARK, Delaware. 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
907
Medicare Part D claims · 296 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
35%
generic claims · 65% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.7438/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$427.38
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KIMBERLY BRISTOW, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in NEWARK, Delaware with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 907 claims across 296 beneficiaries — 65% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.7438/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $427.38 across 18 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KIMBERLY BRISTOW, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.7438 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 907 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KIMBERLY BRISTOW, OD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/03/2006

NPI 1669430211

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

907 253% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

87.7438/100 4.643799999999999% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Delaware

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Delaware providers

Delaware providers

Optometrist share within Delaware

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KIMBERLY BRISTOW, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.7438/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 87.7438/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 87.7438/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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KIMBERLY BRISTOW, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in NEWARK, Delaware, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1669430211. 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.

KIMBERLY BRISTOW, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 1 CENTURIAN DR, NEWARK, DE, 19713, with a listed phone of (302) 993-0722. NPI 1669430211 was issued on 05/03/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRISTOW 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 907 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 296 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $394K in drug spend, split 65% brand-name and 35% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 87.7438/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 59.146), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

1 CENTURIAN DR
NEWARK, DE 19713

Provider Details

NPI 1669430211
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/03/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

87.7438
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
59.146
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KIMBERLY BRISTOW, 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.

DOUGLAS J LAVENBURG MD PA
NEWARK, DE

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 KIMBERLY BRISTOW, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$427

Largest payer

Bausch & Lomb Americas 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

KIMBERLY BRISTOW, OD — brand share 65.0%
Specialty average (est.)

65% brand-name claims vs 35% generic, on 907 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.

907
Total Claims
$394K
Total Drug Cost
296
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,966
Total Day Supply
57,288
Brand vs Generic
65% brand / 35% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$368K
Generic Drug Cost
$26K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05
Gender Split
58% female / 42% 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
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
200
Latanoprost
172
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
66
Restasis
Cyclosporine
57
Brimonidine Tartrate
45
Vyzulta
Latanoprostene Bunod
44
Timolol Maleate
38
Brinzolamide
35
Simbrinza
Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart
28
Dorzolamide Hcl
24

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

Optometrist Overview

How KIMBERLY BRISTOW, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

KIMBERLY BRISTOW, OD's 907 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Delaware

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KIMBERLY BRISTOW, OD's specialty?
KIMBERLY BRISTOW, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in NEWARK, Delaware. Credentials: OD.
How much does KIMBERLY BRISTOW, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KIMBERLY BRISTOW, OD wrote 907 Medicare Part D claims totaling $394K in drug costs for 296 beneficiaries.
What is KIMBERLY BRISTOW, OD's Medicare quality score?
KIMBERLY BRISTOW, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.7438/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 59.146). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KIMBERLY BRISTOW, OD located?
KIMBERLY BRISTOW, OD is located at 1 CENTURIAN DR, NEWARK, DE, 19713. Phone: (302) 993-0722.
What is KIMBERLY BRISTOW, OD's NPI number?
KIMBERLY BRISTOW, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669430211, issued on 05/03/2006.
Does KIMBERLY BRISTOW, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KIMBERLY BRISTOW, OD's prescribing is 65% brand-name and 35% generic drugs by claim count, with $368K 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 KIMBERLY BRISTOW, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KIMBERLY BRISTOW, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lumigan, Latanoprost, Alphagan P. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KIMBERLY BRISTOW, OD accept Medicare?
KIMBERLY BRISTOW, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 907 Part D claims and 296 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KIMBERLY BRISTOW, OD's credentials?
KIMBERLY BRISTOW, OD's NPI is 1669430211 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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