2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1518288984 M.D.
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Nicole Lemanski, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in Niskayuna, 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 · 329 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
59%
generic claims · 41% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75.8/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.1K
85 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Nicole Lemanski, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75.8/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,200 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75.8/100
MIPS score · -7 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
59%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

Nicole Lemanski, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

76 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

Nicole Lemanski, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Nicole Lemanski, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/19/2010

NPI 1518288984

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,200 15% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

75.8/100 7.3 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Nicole Lemanski, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75.8/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 75.8/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75.8%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 75.8/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 Lemanski, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3140 TROY SCHENECTADY RD, Niskayuna, NY, 12309, with a listed phone of (518) 782-7777. NPI 1518288984 was issued on 06/19/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Lemanski 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 1,200 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 329 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $357K in drug spend, split 41% brand-name and 59% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75.8/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 19.2), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

3140 TROY SCHENECTADY RD
Niskayuna, NY 12309

Provider Details

NPI 1518288984
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/19/2010

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75.7552
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
19.184
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Nicole Lemanski, M.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.

Mabel M P Cheng, MD, PLLC
Niskayuna, NY

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 Lemanski, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.1K

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.

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 Nicole Lemanski, M.D.. To verify Nicole Lemanski, M.D.'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 · Above average

Nicole Lemanski, M.D. — brand share 41.0%
Specialty average (est.)

41% brand-name claims vs 59% generic, on 1,200 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.

1,200
Total Claims
$357K
Total Drug Cost
329
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,959
Total Day Supply
51,926
Brand vs Generic
41% brand / 59% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$302K
Generic Drug Cost
$55K
Antibiotic Claims
44

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.06
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Nicole Lemanski, M.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
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
165
Prednisolone Acetate
125
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
83
Latanoprost
74
Restasis
Cyclosporine
71
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
69
Bromfenac Sodium
62
Cyclosporine
52
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
50
Timolol Maleate
44

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How Nicole Lemanski, M.D. 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

Nicole Lemanski, M.D.'s 1,200 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 Lemanski.

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New York medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Ophthalmology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nicole Lemanski, M.D.'s specialty?
Nicole Lemanski, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Niskayuna, New York. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Nicole Lemanski, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Nicole Lemanski, M.D. wrote 1,200 Medicare Part D claims totaling $357K in drug costs for 329 beneficiaries.
What is Nicole Lemanski, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
Nicole Lemanski, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.8/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 19.2). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Nicole Lemanski, M.D. located?
Nicole Lemanski, M.D. is located at 3140 TROY SCHENECTADY RD, Niskayuna, NY, 12309. Phone: (518) 782-7777.
What is Nicole Lemanski, M.D.'s NPI number?
Nicole Lemanski, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518288984, issued on 06/19/2010.
Does Nicole Lemanski, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Nicole Lemanski, M.D.'s prescribing is 41% brand-name and 59% generic drugs by claim count, with $302K 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 Nicole Lemanski, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nicole Lemanski, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Moxifloxacin, Prednisolone Acetate, Valacyclovir. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nicole Lemanski, M.D. accept Medicare?
Nicole Lemanski, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,200 Part D claims and 329 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nicole Lemanski, M.D.'s credentials?
Nicole Lemanski, M.D.'s NPI is 1518288984 with credentials M.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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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