2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1427008705 OD
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KRISTIE BENNETT, OD

Optometrist in ATLANTA, Georgia. 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
52
Medicare Part D claims · 15 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$28.8
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KRISTIE BENNETT, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 52 claims across 15 beneficiaries — 21% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $28.8 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KRISTIE BENNETT, OD filed 52 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ATLANTA, Georgia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KRISTIE BENNETT, OD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/10/2006

NPI 1427008705

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

52 80% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Optometrist share within Georgia

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

KRISTIE BENNETT, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1427008705. 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.

KRISTIE BENNETT, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 1056 N HIGHLAND AVE NE, ATLANTA, GA, 30306, with a listed phone of (404) 343-0887. NPI 1427008705 was issued on 05/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENNETT 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 52 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 15 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% 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.

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

1056 N HIGHLAND AVE NE
ATLANTA, GA 30306

Provider Details

NPI 1427008705
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/10/2006

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 KRISTIE BENNETT, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$29

Largest payer

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, 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 · Typical

KRISTIE BENNETT, OD — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 52 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.

52
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
15
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
83
Total Day Supply
2,162
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.65

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
19
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
12

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

Optometrist Overview

How KRISTIE BENNETT, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

KRISTIE BENNETT, OD's 52 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISTIE BENNETT, OD's specialty?
KRISTIE BENNETT, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in ATLANTA, Georgia. Credentials: OD.
How much does KRISTIE BENNETT, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISTIE BENNETT, OD wrote 52 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 15 beneficiaries.
Where is KRISTIE BENNETT, OD located?
KRISTIE BENNETT, OD is located at 1056 N HIGHLAND AVE NE, ATLANTA, GA, 30306. Phone: (404) 343-0887.
What is KRISTIE BENNETT, OD's NPI number?
KRISTIE BENNETT, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427008705, issued on 05/10/2006.
Does KRISTIE BENNETT, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KRISTIE BENNETT, OD's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K 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 KRISTIE BENNETT, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KRISTIE BENNETT, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Tobramycin-Dexamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KRISTIE BENNETT, OD accept Medicare?
KRISTIE BENNETT, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 52 Part D claims and 15 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRISTIE BENNETT, OD's credentials?
KRISTIE BENNETT, OD's NPI is 1427008705 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.
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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