2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1881180628 OD
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NICOLE AKPUNKU, OD

Optometrist in ALPHARETTA, Georgia. 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
26
Medicare Part D claims · 14 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Industry payments
$304.25
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NICOLE AKPUNKU, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in ALPHARETTA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 26 claims across 14 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $304.25 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NICOLE AKPUNKU, OD filed 26 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ALPHARETTA, Georgia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NICOLE AKPUNKU, OD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/05/2018

NPI 1881180628

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

26 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Optometrist share within Georgia

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

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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NICOLE AKPUNKU, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in ALPHARETTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1881180628. 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.

NICOLE AKPUNKU, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 3975 OLD MILTON PKWY STE 2, ALPHARETTA, GA, 30005, with a listed phone of (678) 624-7766. NPI 1881180628 was issued on 07/05/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AKPUNKU 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 26 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 14 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K 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.

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

3975 OLD MILTON PKWY STE 2
ALPHARETTA, GA 30005

Provider Details

NPI 1881180628
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/05/2018

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 NICOLE AKPUNKU, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$304

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

26
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
14
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
31
Total Day Supply
752
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.62

Optometrist Overview

How NICOLE AKPUNKU, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

NICOLE AKPUNKU, OD's 26 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICOLE AKPUNKU, OD's specialty?
NICOLE AKPUNKU, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in ALPHARETTA, Georgia. Credentials: OD.
How much does NICOLE AKPUNKU, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICOLE AKPUNKU, OD wrote 26 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 14 beneficiaries.
Where is NICOLE AKPUNKU, OD located?
NICOLE AKPUNKU, OD is located at 3975 OLD MILTON PKWY STE 2, ALPHARETTA, GA, 30005. Phone: (678) 624-7766.
What is NICOLE AKPUNKU, OD's NPI number?
NICOLE AKPUNKU, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881180628, issued on 07/05/2018.
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.
Does NICOLE AKPUNKU, OD accept Medicare?
NICOLE AKPUNKU, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 26 Part D claims and 14 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICOLE AKPUNKU, OD's credentials?
NICOLE AKPUNKU, OD's NPI is 1881180628 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).

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