2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1588084446 M.D.
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KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in NORWICH, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 488 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
62%
generic claims · 38% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$304.71
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NORWICH, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 488 beneficiaries — 38% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $304.71 across 10 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,182 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/18/2014

NPI 1588084446

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,182 54% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Connecticut

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within Connecticut

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

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

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 100/100 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.

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).

KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in NORWICH, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1588084446. 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.

KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 79 WAWECUS ST STE 105, NORWICH, CT, 06360, with a listed phone of (860) 886-0161. NPI 1588084446 was issued on 04/18/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KOTHARI 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 2,182 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 488 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $295K in drug spend, split 38% brand-name and 62% 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 93.222), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

79 WAWECUS ST STE 105
NORWICH, CT 06360

Provider Details

NPI 1588084446
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/18/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
93.222
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D. 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.

NORWICH OPHTHALMOLOGY GROUP PC
NORWICH, 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 KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$305

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 · Above average

KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D. — brand share 38.0%
Specialty average (est.)

38% brand-name claims vs 62% generic, on 2,182 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.

2,182
Total Claims
$295K
Total Drug Cost
488
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,458
Total Day Supply
93,437
Brand vs Generic
38% brand / 62% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$233K
Generic Drug Cost
$62K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 182, 75-84: 197, 85+: 85

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
561
Prednisolone Acetate
241
Ketorolac Tromethamine
187
Ofloxacin
154
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
125
Timolol Maleate
120
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
95
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
67
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
59
Lotemax Sm
Loteprednol Etabonate
56

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D.'s 2,182 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D.'s specialty?
KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in NORWICH, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D. wrote 2,182 Medicare Part D claims totaling $295K in drug costs for 488 beneficiaries.
What is KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 93.222). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D. located?
KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D. is located at 79 WAWECUS ST STE 105, NORWICH, CT, 06360. Phone: (860) 886-0161.
What is KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D.'s NPI number?
KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588084446, issued on 04/18/2014.
Does KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D.'s prescribing is 38% brand-name and 62% generic drugs by claim count, with $233K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Ketorolac Tromethamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D. accept Medicare?
KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,182 Part D claims and 488 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D.'s credentials?
KINNERI KOTHARI, M.D.'s NPI is 1588084446 with credentials M.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.
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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