2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1306100664 O.D.
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PAMELA MALCHOFF, O.D.

Optometrist in AVON, 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
181
Medicare Part D claims · 62 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$503.09
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: PAMELA MALCHOFF, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in AVON, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 181 claims across 62 beneficiaries — 24% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $503.09 across 19 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: PAMELA MALCHOFF, O.D. filed 181 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across AVON, Connecticut. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

PAMELA MALCHOFF, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/01/2012

NPI 1306100664

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

181 30% 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).

PAMELA MALCHOFF, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in AVON, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1306100664. 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.

PAMELA MALCHOFF, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 18 W AVON RD, AVON, CT, 06001, with a listed phone of (860) 675-3937. NPI 1306100664 was issued on 07/01/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MALCHOFF 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 181 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 62 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $33K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% 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

18 W AVON RD
AVON, CT 06001

Provider Details

NPI 1306100664
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/01/2012

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 PAMELA MALCHOFF, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$503

Largest payer

Harrow Eye, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

PAMELA MALCHOFF, O.D. — brand share 24.0%
Specialty average (est.)

24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 181 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.

181
Total Claims
$33K
Total Drug Cost
62
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
316
Total Day Supply
8,543
Brand vs Generic
24% brand / 76% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$27K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
58% female / 42% 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
100

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

Optometrist Overview

How PAMELA MALCHOFF, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

PAMELA MALCHOFF, O.D.'s 181 claims are below 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 MALCHOFF.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAMELA MALCHOFF, O.D.'s specialty?
PAMELA MALCHOFF, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in AVON, Connecticut. Credentials: O.D..
How much does PAMELA MALCHOFF, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAMELA MALCHOFF, O.D. wrote 181 Medicare Part D claims totaling $33K in drug costs for 62 beneficiaries.
Where is PAMELA MALCHOFF, O.D. located?
PAMELA MALCHOFF, O.D. is located at 18 W AVON RD, AVON, CT, 06001. Phone: (860) 675-3937.
What is PAMELA MALCHOFF, O.D.'s NPI number?
PAMELA MALCHOFF, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306100664, issued on 07/01/2012.
Does PAMELA MALCHOFF, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAMELA MALCHOFF, O.D.'s prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $27K 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 PAMELA MALCHOFF, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAMELA MALCHOFF, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAMELA MALCHOFF, O.D. accept Medicare?
PAMELA MALCHOFF, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 181 Part D claims and 62 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAMELA MALCHOFF, O.D.'s credentials?
PAMELA MALCHOFF, O.D.'s NPI is 1306100664 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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