2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1811922891 OD
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PATRICIA FITCH, OD

Optometrist in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. 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
53
Medicare Part D claims · 12 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
MIPS score
96.75/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$15
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

PATRICIA FITCH, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.75/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 53 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

96.75/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
53
Part D claims, 2023
$15
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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PATRICIA FITCH, OD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

97 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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

What does the federal data show about PATRICIA FITCH, OD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/11/2006

NPI 1811922891

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

53 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

96.75/100 13.650000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Optometrist share within New Mexico

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PATRICIA FITCH, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 96.75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.8%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 96.75/100 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.

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PATRICIA FITCH, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1811922891. 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.

PATRICIA FITCH, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 806 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87102, with a listed phone of (505) 842-6575. NPI 1811922891 was issued on 07/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FITCH 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 53 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 12 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $987 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 96.75/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

806 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102

Provider Details

NPI 1811922891
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/11/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
100
Cost
87
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 PATRICIA FITCH, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$15

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

53
Total Claims
$987
Total Drug Cost
12
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
61
Total Day Supply
1,483
Generic Drug Cost
$891

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.76

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
35
Latanoprost
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How PATRICIA FITCH, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

PATRICIA FITCH, OD's 53 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in New Mexico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FITCH.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PATRICIA FITCH, OD's specialty?
PATRICIA FITCH, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. Credentials: OD.
How much does PATRICIA FITCH, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PATRICIA FITCH, OD wrote 53 Medicare Part D claims totaling $987 in drug costs for 12 beneficiaries.
What is PATRICIA FITCH, OD's Medicare quality score?
PATRICIA FITCH, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.75/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is PATRICIA FITCH, OD located?
PATRICIA FITCH, OD is located at 806 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87102. Phone: (505) 842-6575.
What is PATRICIA FITCH, OD's NPI number?
PATRICIA FITCH, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811922891, issued on 07/11/2006.
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 PATRICIA FITCH, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PATRICIA FITCH, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Erythromycin, Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PATRICIA FITCH, OD accept Medicare?
PATRICIA FITCH, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 53 Part D claims and 12 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PATRICIA FITCH, OD's credentials?
PATRICIA FITCH, OD's NPI is 1811922891 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.
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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