2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1225612682
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NICOLE ATTWOOD

Optometrist in PROSPECT, 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
275
Medicare Part D claims · 97 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
69%
generic claims · 31% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$567.84
27 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NICOLE ATTWOOD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in PROSPECT, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 275 claims across 97 beneficiaries — 31% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $567.84 across 27 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NICOLE ATTWOOD filed 275 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PROSPECT, Connecticut. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NICOLE ATTWOOD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/11/2021

NPI 1225612682

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

275 7% 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.

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).

NICOLE ATTWOOD is a Optometrist provider practicing in PROSPECT, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1225612682. 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 ATTWOOD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider at 67 WATERBURY RD, PROSPECT, CT, 06712, with a listed phone of (203) 758-4447. NPI 1225612682 was issued on 05/11/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ATTWOOD 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 275 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 97 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $46K in drug spend, split 31% brand-name and 69% 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

67 WATERBURY RD
PROSPECT, CT 06712

Provider Details

NPI 1225612682
Specialty Optometrist
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/11/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICOLE ATTWOOD 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.

VILLACIS EYE CARE II, LLC
PROSPECT, CT
VILLACIS EYECARE III, LLC
SOUTHBURY, CT
VILLACIS EYECARE LLC
WATERBURY, 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 NICOLE ATTWOOD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$568

Largest payer

Bausch & Lomb Americas 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

NICOLE ATTWOOD — brand share 31.0%
Specialty average (est.)

31% brand-name claims vs 69% generic, on 275 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.

275
Total Claims
$46K
Total Drug Cost
97
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
336
Total Day Supply
7,585
Brand vs Generic
31% brand / 69% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$41K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Antibiotic Claims
18

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.86
Gender Split
68% female / 32% 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
88
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
20
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
13
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
12
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
11
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
11
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
11
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.

Optometrist Overview

How NICOLE ATTWOOD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

NICOLE ATTWOOD's 275 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 ATTWOOD.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICOLE ATTWOOD's specialty?
NICOLE ATTWOOD specializes in Optometrist and practices in PROSPECT, Connecticut.
How much does NICOLE ATTWOOD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICOLE ATTWOOD wrote 275 Medicare Part D claims totaling $46K in drug costs for 97 beneficiaries.
Where is NICOLE ATTWOOD located?
NICOLE ATTWOOD is located at 67 WATERBURY RD, PROSPECT, CT, 06712. Phone: (203) 758-4447.
What is NICOLE ATTWOOD's NPI number?
NICOLE ATTWOOD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225612682, issued on 05/11/2021.
Does NICOLE ATTWOOD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICOLE ATTWOOD's prescribing is 31% brand-name and 69% generic drugs by claim count, with $41K 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 NICOLE ATTWOOD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICOLE ATTWOOD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Tobramycin-Dexamethasone, Xiidra. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICOLE ATTWOOD accept Medicare?
NICOLE ATTWOOD appears in CMS Medicare data with 275 Part D claims and 97 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICOLE ATTWOOD's credentials?
NICOLE ATTWOOD's NPI is 1225612682. 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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