2026 NPPES data Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist NPI 1780653378 O.D.
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NELSON GOULD, O.D.

Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist in FAIRFIELD, 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
300
Medicare Part D claims · 74 beneficiaries · Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist avg: 296
Generic prescribing
57%
generic claims · 43% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$88.03
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

NELSON GOULD, O.D. filed 300 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist in FAIRFIELD, Connecticut, prescribing 57% generic.

300
Part D claims, 2023
57%
generic prescribing
$88.03
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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NELSON GOULD, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

300 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. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about NELSON GOULD, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/16/2006

NPI 1780653378

Primary specialty

Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist

Rare

299 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

300 1% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 296

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

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

Connecticut providers

Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist share within Connecticut

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

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).

NELSON GOULD, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 2379 BLACK ROCK TPKE, FAIRFIELD, CT, 06825, with a listed phone of (203) 333-5590. NPI 1780653378 was issued on 03/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GOULD 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 300 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 74 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $54K in drug spend, split 43% brand-name and 57% 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.

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

2379 BLACK ROCK TPKE
FAIRFIELD, CT 06825

Provider Details

NPI 1780653378
Specialty Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/16/2006

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 NELSON GOULD, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$88

Largest payer

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, 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 · Above average

NELSON GOULD, O.D. — brand share 43.0%
Specialty average (est.)

43% brand-name claims vs 57% generic, on 300 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.

300
Total Claims
$54K
Total Drug Cost
74
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
482
Total Day Supply
13,511
Brand vs Generic
43% brand / 57% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$41K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40
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.

What NELSON GOULD, O.D. 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
109
Timolol Maleate
24
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
18
Loteprednol Etabonate
13
Restasis
Cyclosporine
13
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
12
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
12
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
11

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

Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist Overview

How NELSON GOULD, O.D. 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

NELSON GOULD, O.D.'s 300 claims are above the specialty average of 296.

Nearby Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NELSON GOULD, O.D.'s specialty?
NELSON GOULD, O.D. specializes in Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist and practices in FAIRFIELD, Connecticut. Credentials: O.D..
How much does NELSON GOULD, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NELSON GOULD, O.D. wrote 300 Medicare Part D claims totaling $54K in drug costs for 74 beneficiaries.
Where is NELSON GOULD, O.D. located?
NELSON GOULD, O.D. is located at 2379 BLACK ROCK TPKE, FAIRFIELD, CT, 06825. Phone: (203) 333-5590.
What is NELSON GOULD, O.D.'s NPI number?
NELSON GOULD, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780653378, issued on 03/16/2006.
Does NELSON GOULD, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NELSON GOULD, O.D.'s prescribing is 43% brand-name and 57% generic drugs by claim count, with $41K in brand drug costs.
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.
What drugs does NELSON GOULD, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NELSON GOULD, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NELSON GOULD, O.D. accept Medicare?
NELSON GOULD, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 300 Part D claims and 74 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NELSON GOULD, O.D.'s credentials?
NELSON GOULD, O.D.'s NPI is 1780653378 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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