2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1770532392 O.D.
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NANCY LOVELAND, O.D.

Optometrist in CROMWELL, Connecticut. 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
323
Medicare Part D claims · 106 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
33%
generic claims · 67% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$592.13
26 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NANCY LOVELAND, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in CROMWELL, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 323 claims across 106 beneficiaries — 67% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $592.13 across 26 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NANCY LOVELAND, O.D. filed 323 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CROMWELL, Connecticut. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NANCY LOVELAND, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/09/2006

NPI 1770532392

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

323 26% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Optometrist share within Connecticut

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

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.

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NANCY LOVELAND, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in CROMWELL, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1770532392. 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 LOVELAND, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 28 SHUNPIKE RD, CROMWELL, CT, 06416, with a listed phone of (860) 635-3300. NPI 1770532392 was issued on 05/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LOVELAND 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 323 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 106 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $202K in drug spend, split 67% brand-name and 33% 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

28 SHUNPIKE RD
CROMWELL, CT 06416

Provider Details

NPI 1770532392
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/09/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NANCY LOVELAND, 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.

LOVELAND EYECARE LLC
CROMWELL, 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 NANCY LOVELAND, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$592

Largest payer

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES 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

NANCY LOVELAND, O.D. — brand share 67.0%
Specialty average (est.)

67% brand-name claims vs 33% generic, on 323 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.

323
Total Claims
$202K
Total Drug Cost
106
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
635
Total Day Supply
18,042
Brand vs Generic
67% brand / 33% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$198K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07
Gender Split
62% female / 38% 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
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
108
Latanoprost
59
Restasis
Cyclosporine
46
Timolol Maleate
22
Cequa
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 NANCY LOVELAND, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

NANCY LOVELAND, O.D.'s 323 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 LOVELAND.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NANCY LOVELAND, O.D.'s specialty?
NANCY LOVELAND, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in CROMWELL, Connecticut. Credentials: O.D..
How much does NANCY LOVELAND, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NANCY LOVELAND, O.D. wrote 323 Medicare Part D claims totaling $202K in drug costs for 106 beneficiaries.
Where is NANCY LOVELAND, O.D. located?
NANCY LOVELAND, O.D. is located at 28 SHUNPIKE RD, CROMWELL, CT, 06416. Phone: (860) 635-3300.
What is NANCY LOVELAND, O.D.'s NPI number?
NANCY LOVELAND, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770532392, issued on 05/09/2006.
Does NANCY LOVELAND, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NANCY LOVELAND, O.D.'s prescribing is 67% brand-name and 33% generic drugs by claim count, with $198K 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 NANCY LOVELAND, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NANCY LOVELAND, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Lumigan, Latanoprost, Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NANCY LOVELAND, O.D. accept Medicare?
NANCY LOVELAND, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 323 Part D claims and 106 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NANCY LOVELAND, O.D.'s credentials?
NANCY LOVELAND, O.D.'s NPI is 1770532392 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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