2026 NPPES data Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist NPI 1205861846 O.D
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KRISTIN BENDER, O.D

Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist in JOHNS CREEK, 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
153
Medicare Part D claims · 47 beneficiaries · Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist avg: 296
Generic prescribing
67%
generic claims · 33% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$19.12
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KRISTIN BENDER, O.D filed 153 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist in JOHNS CREEK, Georgia, prescribing 67% generic.

153
Part D claims, 2023
67%
generic prescribing
$19.12
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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KRISTIN BENDER, O.D's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

153 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 KRISTIN BENDER, O.D?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/12/2006

NPI 1205861846

Primary specialty

Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist

Rare

299 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

153 48% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 296

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist share within Georgia

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Low Vision Rehabilitation 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).

KRISTIN BENDER, O.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist provider holding O.D credentials at 2880 OLD ALABAMA RD STE 300, JOHNS CREEK, GA, 30022, with a listed phone of (770) 740-2000. NPI 1205861846 was issued on 07/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENDER 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 153 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 47 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 33% brand-name and 67% 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.

Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 299 enrolled providers across 39 states and an average of 296 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

2880 OLD ALABAMA RD STE 300
JOHNS CREEK, GA 30022

Provider Details

NPI 1205861846
Specialty Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist
Credentials O.D
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/12/2006

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 KRISTIN BENDER, O.D. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$19

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 · Above average

KRISTIN BENDER, O.D — brand share 33.0%
Specialty average (est.)

33% brand-name claims vs 67% generic, on 153 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.

153
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
47
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
255
Total Day Supply
6,891
Brand vs Generic
33% brand / 67% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$16K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
68% female / 32% 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
Latanoprost
78

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

Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist Overview

How KRISTIN BENDER, O.D fits within the Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist landscape nationally.

299
Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist Providers in US
39
States with Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist
296
Avg Claims per Provider

KRISTIN BENDER, O.D's 153 claims are below the specialty average of 296.

Nearby Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISTIN BENDER, O.D's specialty?
KRISTIN BENDER, O.D specializes in Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist and practices in JOHNS CREEK, Georgia. Credentials: O.D.
How much does KRISTIN BENDER, O.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISTIN BENDER, O.D wrote 153 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 47 beneficiaries.
Where is KRISTIN BENDER, O.D located?
KRISTIN BENDER, O.D is located at 2880 OLD ALABAMA RD STE 300, JOHNS CREEK, GA, 30022. Phone: (770) 740-2000.
What is KRISTIN BENDER, O.D's NPI number?
KRISTIN BENDER, O.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205861846, issued on 07/12/2006.
Does KRISTIN BENDER, O.D prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KRISTIN BENDER, O.D's prescribing is 33% brand-name and 67% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K in brand drug costs.
How many Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 299 Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist providers across 39 states in the US. The average Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist provider writes 296 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KRISTIN BENDER, O.D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KRISTIN BENDER, O.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KRISTIN BENDER, O.D accept Medicare?
KRISTIN BENDER, O.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 153 Part D claims and 47 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRISTIN BENDER, O.D's credentials?
KRISTIN BENDER, O.D's NPI is 1205861846 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

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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