2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1629710942 OD
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KIRSTEN WINTER, OD

Optometrist in KITTERY, Maine. 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
276
Medicare Part D claims · 148 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
73%
generic claims · 27% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
77.5068/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$27.11
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KIRSTEN WINTER, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.5068/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 276 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

77.5068/100
MIPS score · -6 vs avg
276
Part D claims, 2023
73%
generic prescribing
$27.11
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

KIRSTEN WINTER, OD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

78 24th percentile higher than 24% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about KIRSTEN WINTER, OD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/07/2022

NPI 1629710942

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

276 7% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

77.5068/100 5.593199999999996% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maine

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Maine providers

Maine providers

Optometrist share within Maine

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KIRSTEN WINTER, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
77.5068/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 77.5068/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%77.5%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 77.5068/100 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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KIRSTEN WINTER, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in KITTERY, Maine, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1629710942. 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.

KIRSTEN WINTER, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 99 US ROUTE 1 BYP, KITTERY, ME, 03904, with a listed phone of (207) 439-0410. NPI 1629710942 was issued on 04/07/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WINTER 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 276 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 148 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $24K in drug spend, split 27% brand-name and 73% 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 77.5068/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 68.6144, Cost 56.4081), 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

99 US ROUTE 1 BYP
KITTERY, ME 03904

Provider Details

NPI 1629710942
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/07/2022

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

77.5068
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
68.6144
Quality
56.4081
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KIRSTEN WINTER, 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.

KITTERY OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATES
KITTERY, ME
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
PITTSBURGH, PA

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 KIRSTEN WINTER, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$27

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

KIRSTEN WINTER, OD — brand share 27.0%
Specialty average (est.)

27% brand-name claims vs 73% generic, on 276 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.

276
Total Claims
$24K
Total Drug Cost
148
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
364
Total Day Supply
7,763
Brand vs Generic
27% brand / 73% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$19K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.52
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 71, 75-84: 46, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
43
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
43
Prednisolone Acetate
28
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
20
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
19
Latanoprost
14
Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim
Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim
12
Zirgan
Ganciclovir
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How KIRSTEN WINTER, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

KIRSTEN WINTER, OD's 276 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Maine

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KIRSTEN WINTER, OD's specialty?
KIRSTEN WINTER, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in KITTERY, Maine. Credentials: OD.
How much does KIRSTEN WINTER, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KIRSTEN WINTER, OD wrote 276 Medicare Part D claims totaling $24K in drug costs for 148 beneficiaries.
What is KIRSTEN WINTER, OD's Medicare quality score?
KIRSTEN WINTER, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.5068/100 (Quality: 68.6144, Cost: 56.4081). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KIRSTEN WINTER, OD located?
KIRSTEN WINTER, OD is located at 99 US ROUTE 1 BYP, KITTERY, ME, 03904. Phone: (207) 439-0410.
What is KIRSTEN WINTER, OD's NPI number?
KIRSTEN WINTER, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629710942, issued on 04/07/2022.
Does KIRSTEN WINTER, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KIRSTEN WINTER, OD's prescribing is 27% brand-name and 73% generic drugs by claim count, with $19K 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 KIRSTEN WINTER, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KIRSTEN WINTER, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Erythromycin, Moxifloxacin, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KIRSTEN WINTER, OD accept Medicare?
KIRSTEN WINTER, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 276 Part D claims and 148 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KIRSTEN WINTER, OD's credentials?
KIRSTEN WINTER, OD's NPI is 1629710942 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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