2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1396978029 O.D.
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KYLIE HILLIARD, O.D.

Optometrist in PARAGOULD, Arkansas. 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
145
Medicare Part D claims · 70 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$634.32
21 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KYLIE HILLIARD, O.D. filed 145 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in PARAGOULD, Arkansas, prescribing 68% generic.

145
Part D claims, 2023
68%
generic prescribing
$634.32
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.

KYLIE HILLIARD, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

145 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 KYLIE HILLIARD, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/28/2009

NPI 1396978029

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

145 44% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Optometrist share within Arkansas

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

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).

KYLIE HILLIARD, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in PARAGOULD, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1396978029. 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.

KYLIE HILLIARD, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 2802 W KINGSHIGHWAY, PARAGOULD, AR, 72450, with a listed phone of (870) 236-7800. NPI 1396978029 was issued on 08/28/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HILLIARD 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 145 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 70 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% 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

2802 W KINGSHIGHWAY
PARAGOULD, AR 72450

Provider Details

NPI 1396978029
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/28/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KYLIE HILLIARD, 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.

SOUTHERN EYE ASSOCIATES LTD
JONESBORO, AR

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 KYLIE HILLIARD, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$634

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

KYLIE HILLIARD, O.D. — brand share 32.0%
Specialty average (est.)

32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 145 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.

145
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
70
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
173
Total Day Supply
4,165
Brand vs Generic
32% brand / 68% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$8K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
57% female / 43% 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
Prednisolone Acetate
27
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
17
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
15
Latanoprost
14

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

Optometrist Overview

How KYLIE HILLIARD, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

KYLIE HILLIARD, O.D.'s 145 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Arkansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KYLIE HILLIARD, O.D.'s specialty?
KYLIE HILLIARD, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in PARAGOULD, Arkansas. Credentials: O.D..
How much does KYLIE HILLIARD, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KYLIE HILLIARD, O.D. wrote 145 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 70 beneficiaries.
Where is KYLIE HILLIARD, O.D. located?
KYLIE HILLIARD, O.D. is located at 2802 W KINGSHIGHWAY, PARAGOULD, AR, 72450. Phone: (870) 236-7800.
What is KYLIE HILLIARD, O.D.'s NPI number?
KYLIE HILLIARD, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396978029, issued on 08/28/2009.
Does KYLIE HILLIARD, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KYLIE HILLIARD, O.D.'s prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K 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 KYLIE HILLIARD, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KYLIE HILLIARD, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KYLIE HILLIARD, O.D. accept Medicare?
KYLIE HILLIARD, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 145 Part D claims and 70 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KYLIE HILLIARD, O.D.'s credentials?
KYLIE HILLIARD, O.D.'s NPI is 1396978029 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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