2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1265408371 OD
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Maria Diaz, OD

Optometrist in East Haven, Connecticut.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 60,484 in 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
333
Medicare Part D claims · 118 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
44%
generic claims · 56% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$372.21
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Maria Diaz, OD filed 333 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in East Haven, Connecticut, prescribing 44% generic.

333
Part D claims, 2023
44%
generic prescribing
$372.21
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.

Maria Diaz, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

333 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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. 2K+: 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 Maria Diaz, OD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/28/2006

NPI 1265408371

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,484 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

333 30% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers
Clinical Social Worker - 8.4%Clinical Social Worker8.4%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 7.7%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program7.7%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Pharmacist - 3.9%Pharmacist3.9%Internal Medicine Physician - 3.4%Internal Medicine Physician3.4%Mental Health Counselor - 3.2%Mental Health Counselor3.2%Optometrist - 0.8%Optometrist0.8%
Largest specialties in Connecticut (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Optometrist. Verify directly:

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.

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).

Maria Diaz, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 64 THOMPSON ST, East Haven, CT, 06513, with a listed phone of (203) 469-1012. NPI 1265408371 was issued on 02/28/2006.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 333 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 118 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $155K in drug spend, split 56% brand-name and 44% generic by claim count.

Optometrist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 60,484 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

64 THOMPSON ST
East Haven, CT 06513

Provider Details

NPI 1265408371
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/28/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Maria Diaz, 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.

Connecticut Vision Center, LLC
East Haven, CT

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 Maria Diaz, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$372

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 · Brand-heavy

Maria Diaz, OD - brand share 56.0%
Optometrist average

56% brand-name claims vs 44% generic, on 333 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.

333
Total Claims
$155K
Total Drug Cost
118
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
497
Total Day Supply
13,593
Brand vs Generic
56% brand / 44% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$148K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 64, 75-84: 29, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Maria Diaz, OD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Latanoprost
68
Restasis
Cyclosporine
63
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
47
Loteprednol Etabonate
26
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
23

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

Optometrist Overview

How Maria Diaz, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

60,484
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider

Maria Diaz, OD's 333 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Connecticut medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Optometrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maria Diaz, OD's specialty?
Maria Diaz, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in East Haven, Connecticut. Credentials: OD.
How much does Maria Diaz, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Maria Diaz, OD wrote 333 Medicare Part D claims totaling $155K in drug costs for 118 beneficiaries.
Where is Maria Diaz, OD located?
Maria Diaz, OD is located at 64 THOMPSON ST, East Haven, CT, 06513. Phone: (203) 469-1012.
What is Maria Diaz, OD's NPI number?
Maria Diaz, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265408371, issued on 02/28/2006.
Does Maria Diaz, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Maria Diaz, OD's prescribing is 56% brand-name and 44% generic drugs by claim count, with $148K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 60,484 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 257 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Maria Diaz, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Maria Diaz, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Restasis, Xiidra. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Maria Diaz, OD accept Medicare?
Maria Diaz, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 333 Part D claims and 118 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Maria Diaz, OD's credentials?
Maria Diaz, OD's NPI is 1265408371 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

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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.