2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1841878782 OD
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KRISTYN CLIFTON, OD

Optometrist in NORFOLK, Virginia. 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
435
Medicare Part D claims · 182 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
56%
generic claims · 44% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
74.9574/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$345.24
15 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KRISTYN CLIFTON, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 74.9574/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 435 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

74.9574/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
435
Part D claims, 2023
56%
generic prescribing
$345.24
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.

KRISTYN CLIFTON, OD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

75 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 KRISTYN CLIFTON, OD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/31/2021

NPI 1841878782

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

435 69% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

74.9574/100 8.142599999999987% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Optometrist share within Virginia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KRISTYN CLIFTON, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
74.9574/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 74.9574/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 74.9574/100 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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KRISTYN CLIFTON, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in NORFOLK, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1841878782. 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.

KRISTYN CLIFTON, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 6161 KEMPSVILLE CIR STE 130, NORFOLK, VA, 23502, with a listed phone of (757) 455-5130. NPI 1841878782 was issued on 03/31/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CLIFTON 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 435 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 182 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $64K in drug spend, split 44% brand-name and 56% 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 74.9574/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 22.358), 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

6161 KEMPSVILLE CIR STE 130
NORFOLK, VA 23502

Provider Details

NPI 1841878782
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/31/2021

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

74.9574
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
22.358
Cost
93
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KRISTYN CLIFTON, 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.

DAVID M HARMAN MD LLC
NORFOLK, VA

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 KRISTYN CLIFTON, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$345

Largest payer

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES 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

KRISTYN CLIFTON, OD — brand share 44.0%
Specialty average (est.)

44% brand-name claims vs 56% generic, on 435 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.

435
Total Claims
$64K
Total Drug Cost
182
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
697
Total Day Supply
19,313
Brand vs Generic
44% brand / 56% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$56K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.37
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 99, 75-84: 56, 85+: 16

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
96
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
65
Prednisolone Acetate
52
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
21
Timolol Maleate
21
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
20
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
20
Brimonidine Tartrate
17
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
15
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
13

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

Optometrist Overview

How KRISTYN CLIFTON, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

KRISTYN CLIFTON, OD's 435 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISTYN CLIFTON, OD's specialty?
KRISTYN CLIFTON, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in NORFOLK, Virginia. Credentials: OD.
How much does KRISTYN CLIFTON, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISTYN CLIFTON, OD wrote 435 Medicare Part D claims totaling $64K in drug costs for 182 beneficiaries.
What is KRISTYN CLIFTON, OD's Medicare quality score?
KRISTYN CLIFTON, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.9574/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 22.358). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KRISTYN CLIFTON, OD located?
KRISTYN CLIFTON, OD is located at 6161 KEMPSVILLE CIR STE 130, NORFOLK, VA, 23502. Phone: (757) 455-5130.
What is KRISTYN CLIFTON, OD's NPI number?
KRISTYN CLIFTON, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841878782, issued on 03/31/2021.
Does KRISTYN CLIFTON, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KRISTYN CLIFTON, OD's prescribing is 44% brand-name and 56% generic drugs by claim count, with $56K 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 KRISTYN CLIFTON, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KRISTYN CLIFTON, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KRISTYN CLIFTON, OD accept Medicare?
KRISTYN CLIFTON, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 435 Part D claims and 182 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRISTYN CLIFTON, OD's credentials?
KRISTYN CLIFTON, OD's NPI is 1841878782 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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