2026 NPPES data Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist NPI 1740251859 OD
Verify on CMS →

MICHELLE CUNNINGHAM, OD

Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist in HOUSTON, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
17
Medicare Part D claims · 13 beneficiaries · Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist avg: 296

What the federal data shows

MICHELLE CUNNINGHAM, OD filed 17 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist in HOUSTON, Texas.

17
Part D claims, 2023

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.

MICHELLE CUNNINGHAM, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

17 0th percentile higher than 0% 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 MICHELLE CUNNINGHAM, OD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/27/2006

NPI 1740251859

Primary specialty

Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist

Rare

299 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

17 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 296

Specialty distribution in Texas

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

Texas providers

Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist share within Texas

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

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).

MICHELLE CUNNINGHAM, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 4901 CALHOUN RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77204, with a listed phone of (713) 743-2020. NPI 1740251859 was issued on 01/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CUNNINGHAM 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 17 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 13 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $352 in drug spend. 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

4901 CALHOUN RD
HOUSTON, TX 77204

Provider Details

NPI 1740251859
Specialty Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/27/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHELLE CUNNINGHAM, 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.

NORTH END COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE, INC.
BOSTON, MA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MICHELLE CUNNINGHAM, OD. To verify MICHELLE CUNNINGHAM, OD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

17
Total Claims
$352
Total Drug Cost
13
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
19
Total Day Supply
326
Generic Drug Cost
$334

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.38

Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist Overview

How MICHELLE CUNNINGHAM, OD 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

MICHELLE CUNNINGHAM, OD's 17 claims are below the specialty average of 296.

Nearby Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHELLE CUNNINGHAM, OD's specialty?
MICHELLE CUNNINGHAM, OD specializes in Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist and practices in HOUSTON, Texas. Credentials: OD.
How much does MICHELLE CUNNINGHAM, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHELLE CUNNINGHAM, OD wrote 17 Medicare Part D claims totaling $352 in drug costs for 13 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHELLE CUNNINGHAM, OD located?
MICHELLE CUNNINGHAM, OD is located at 4901 CALHOUN RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77204. Phone: (713) 743-2020.
What is MICHELLE CUNNINGHAM, OD's NPI number?
MICHELLE CUNNINGHAM, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740251859, issued on 01/27/2006.
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.
Does MICHELLE CUNNINGHAM, OD accept Medicare?
MICHELLE CUNNINGHAM, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 17 Part D claims and 13 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHELLE CUNNINGHAM, OD's credentials?
MICHELLE CUNNINGHAM, OD's NPI is 1740251859 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.
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