2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1609868074 MD
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NANCY COLES, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in NEW YORK, New York. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 317 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
36%
generic claims · 64% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$394.17
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

NANCY COLES, MD filed 1,305 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in NEW YORK, New York, prescribing 36% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
36%
generic prescribing
$394.17
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.

NANCY COLES, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,305 Top 21% higher than 79% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

NANCY COLES, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about NANCY COLES, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/22/2005

NPI 1609868074

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,305 8% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in New York

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within New York

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ophthalmology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Ophthalmology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — 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).

NANCY COLES, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in NEW YORK, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1609868074. 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.

NANCY COLES, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 125 E 72ND ST, NEW YORK, NY, 10021, with a listed phone of (212) 879-8886. NPI 1609868074 was issued on 08/22/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COLES 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 1,305 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 317 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $374K in drug spend, split 64% brand-name and 36% 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.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

125 E 72ND ST
NEW YORK, NY 10021

Provider Details

NPI 1609868074
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/22/2005

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 NANCY COLES, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$394

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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 — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to NANCY COLES, MD. To verify NANCY COLES, MD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

NANCY COLES, MD — brand share 64.0%
Specialty average (est.)

64% brand-name claims vs 36% generic, on 1,305 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.

1,305
Total Claims
$374K
Total Drug Cost
317
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,001
Total Day Supply
55,136
Brand vs Generic
64% brand / 36% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$355K
Antibiotic Claims
32

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
79.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02
Gender Split
70% female / 30% 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
Latanoprost
199
Restasis
Cyclosporine
101
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
94
Rocklatan
Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost
81
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
64
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
60
Timolol Maleate
55
Besivance
Besifloxacin Hcl
50
Simbrinza
Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart
39
Prolensa
Bromfenac Sodium
32

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How NANCY COLES, MD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

NANCY COLES, MD's 1,305 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as COLES.

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NANCY COLES, MD's specialty?
NANCY COLES, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in NEW YORK, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does NANCY COLES, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NANCY COLES, MD wrote 1,305 Medicare Part D claims totaling $374K in drug costs for 317 beneficiaries.
Where is NANCY COLES, MD located?
NANCY COLES, MD is located at 125 E 72ND ST, NEW YORK, NY, 10021. Phone: (212) 879-8886.
What is NANCY COLES, MD's NPI number?
NANCY COLES, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609868074, issued on 08/22/2005.
Does NANCY COLES, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NANCY COLES, MD's prescribing is 64% brand-name and 36% generic drugs by claim count, with $355K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NANCY COLES, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NANCY COLES, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Restasis, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NANCY COLES, MD accept Medicare?
NANCY COLES, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,305 Part D claims and 317 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NANCY COLES, MD's credentials?
NANCY COLES, MD's NPI is 1609868074 with credentials MD. 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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