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2026 NPPES data Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist NPI 1912961020 O.D.
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Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in McAllen, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,548 in Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
165
Medicare Part D claims · 67 beneficiaries · Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist avg: 235
Generic prescribing
45%
generic claims · 55% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$304.66
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Kriselda Alvarado, O.D. filed 165 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in McAllen, Texas, prescribing 45% generic.
- 165
- Part D claims, 2023
- 45%
- generic prescribing
- $304.66
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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Kriselda Alvarado, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
165 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Kriselda Alvarado, O.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
165 30% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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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Kriselda Alvarado, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 423 W NOLANA AVE, McAllen, TX, 78504, with a listed phone of (956) 631-3366. NPI 1912961020 was issued on 04/14/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 165 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 67 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $39K in drug spend, split 55% brand-name and 45% generic by claim count.
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,548 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 235 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1912961020 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist |
| Credentials | O.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/14/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kriselda Alvarado, O.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.
Love 4 Eyes PLLC
McAllen, TX
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 Kriselda Alvarado, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$305
Largest payer
Alcon Vision LLC
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.
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Kriselda Alvarado, O.D.. To verify Kriselda Alvarado, O.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Kriselda Alvarado, O.D. - brand share 55.0%
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist average
55% brand-name claims vs 45% generic, on 165 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.
165
Total Claims
$39K
Total Drug Cost
67
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 224
- Total Day Supply
- 5,771
- Brand vs Generic
- 55% brand / 45% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $37K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.30
- Gender Split
- 66% female / 34% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kriselda Alvarado, O.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
44 claims
- Lumigan
Lumigan
34 claims
- Neomycin-Polymyxin…
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
21 claims
- Restasis 12
Restasis
12 claims
- Timolol Maleate 11
Timolol Maleate
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 44 |
| Lumigan Bimatoprost | 34 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 21 |
| Restasis Cyclosporine | 12 |
| Timolol Maleate | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Overview
How Kriselda Alvarado, O.D. fits within the Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist landscape nationally.
1,548
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Providers in US
52
States with Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
235
Avg Claims per Provider
Kriselda Alvarado, O.D.'s 165 claims are below the specialty average of 235.
Nearby Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Alvarado.
Dr. Ghada Abdallah
O.D.
Pflugerville, TX
Dr. Griselda Aguirre
O.D.
Odessa, TX
Rama Aldarkazanly
Irving, TX
Dr. Briteny Allison
O.D.
Sulphur Springs, TX
Dr. Andrea Alvarez
O.D.
Ennis, TX
Compare Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kriselda Alvarado, O.D.'s specialty? ▼
Kriselda Alvarado, O.D. specializes in Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist and practices in McAllen, Texas. Credentials: O.D..
How much does Kriselda Alvarado, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kriselda Alvarado, O.D. wrote 165 Medicare Part D claims totaling $39K in drug costs for 67 beneficiaries.
Where is Kriselda Alvarado, O.D. located? ▼
Kriselda Alvarado, O.D. is located at 423 W NOLANA AVE, McAllen, TX, 78504. Phone: (956) 631-3366.
What is Kriselda Alvarado, O.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Kriselda Alvarado, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912961020, issued on 04/14/2006.
Does Kriselda Alvarado, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kriselda Alvarado, O.D.'s prescribing is 55% brand-name and 45% generic drugs by claim count, with $37K in brand drug costs.
How many Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,548 Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist providers across 52 states in the US. The average Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider writes 235 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kriselda Alvarado, O.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kriselda Alvarado, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Lumigan, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kriselda Alvarado, O.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Kriselda Alvarado, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 165 Part D claims and 67 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kriselda Alvarado, O.D.'s credentials? ▼
Kriselda Alvarado, O.D.'s NPI is 1912961020 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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