2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1942518170 O.D.
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MATTHEW BITTEL, O.D.

Optometrist in JEFFERSON HILLS, Pennsylvania. 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
467
Medicare Part D claims · 143 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
61%
generic claims · 39% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$460.17
21 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MATTHEW BITTEL, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in JEFFERSON HILLS, Pennsylvania with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 467 claims across 143 beneficiaries — 39% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $460.17 across 21 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MATTHEW BITTEL, O.D. filed 467 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across JEFFERSON HILLS, Pennsylvania. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MATTHEW BITTEL, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/22/2010

NPI 1942518170

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

467 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Optometrist share within Pennsylvania

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

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).

MATTHEW BITTEL, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in JEFFERSON HILLS, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1942518170. 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.

MATTHEW BITTEL, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 716 COAL VALLEY RD, JEFFERSON HILLS, PA, 15025, with a listed phone of (412) 384-8007. NPI 1942518170 was issued on 09/22/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BITTEL 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 467 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 143 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $97K in drug spend, split 39% brand-name and 61% 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

716 COAL VALLEY RD
JEFFERSON HILLS, PA 15025

Provider Details

NPI 1942518170
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/22/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MATTHEW BITTEL, 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.

AEG PENNSYLVANIA PROFESSIONAL INC
MARS, PA

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 MATTHEW BITTEL, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$460

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.

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MATTHEW BITTEL, O.D.. To verify MATTHEW BITTEL, O.D.'s current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

MATTHEW BITTEL, O.D. — brand share 39.0%
Specialty average (est.)

39% brand-name claims vs 61% generic, on 467 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.

467
Total Claims
$97K
Total Drug Cost
143
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
666
Total Day Supply
18,270
Brand vs Generic
39% brand / 61% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$82K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 54, 75-84: 52, 85+: 24

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
146
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
76
Timolol Maleate
54
Fluorometholone
21
Brimonidine Tartrate
18
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
18
Simbrinza
Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart
15
Cyclosporine
13

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

Optometrist Overview

How MATTHEW BITTEL, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

MATTHEW BITTEL, O.D.'s 467 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Pennsylvania

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MATTHEW BITTEL, O.D.'s specialty?
MATTHEW BITTEL, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in JEFFERSON HILLS, Pennsylvania. Credentials: O.D..
How much does MATTHEW BITTEL, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MATTHEW BITTEL, O.D. wrote 467 Medicare Part D claims totaling $97K in drug costs for 143 beneficiaries.
Where is MATTHEW BITTEL, O.D. located?
MATTHEW BITTEL, O.D. is located at 716 COAL VALLEY RD, JEFFERSON HILLS, PA, 15025. Phone: (412) 384-8007.
What is MATTHEW BITTEL, O.D.'s NPI number?
MATTHEW BITTEL, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942518170, issued on 09/22/2010.
Does MATTHEW BITTEL, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MATTHEW BITTEL, O.D.'s prescribing is 39% brand-name and 61% generic drugs by claim count, with $82K 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 MATTHEW BITTEL, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MATTHEW BITTEL, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Lumigan, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MATTHEW BITTEL, O.D. accept Medicare?
MATTHEW BITTEL, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 467 Part D claims and 143 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MATTHEW BITTEL, O.D.'s credentials?
MATTHEW BITTEL, O.D.'s NPI is 1942518170 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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