2026 NPPES data Occupational Vision Optometrist NPI 1215997937 O.D.
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PAUL BERNSTEIN, O.D.

Occupational Vision Optometrist in WHITE PLAINS, 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
35
Medicare Part D claims · 14 beneficiaries · Occupational Vision Optometrist avg: 332
Generic prescribing
40%
generic claims · 60% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$50.23
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: PAUL BERNSTEIN, O.D. is a Occupational Vision Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in WHITE PLAINS, New York with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 35 claims across 14 beneficiaries — 60% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $50.23 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: PAUL BERNSTEIN, O.D. filed 35 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WHITE PLAINS, New York. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

PAUL BERNSTEIN, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/25/2006

NPI 1215997937

Primary specialty

Occupational Vision Optometrist

Rare

57 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

35 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 332

Specialty distribution in New York

How Occupational Vision Optometrist compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Occupational Vision Optometrist share within New York

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Occupational Vision Optometrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Occupational Vision Optometrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Occupational Vision Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Occupational Vision 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).

PAUL BERNSTEIN, O.D. is a Occupational Vision Optometrist provider practicing in WHITE PLAINS, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1215997937. 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.

PAUL BERNSTEIN, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Occupational Vision Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 1133 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, WHITE PLAINS, NY, 10604, with a listed phone of (914) 948-0304. NPI 1215997937 was issued on 03/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BERNSTEIN 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 35 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 14 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, split 60% brand-name and 40% 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.

Occupational Vision Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 57 enrolled providers across 25 states and an average of 332 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

1133 WESTCHESTER AVENUE
WHITE PLAINS, NY 10604

Provider Details

NPI 1215997937
Specialty Occupational Vision Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/25/2006

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 PAUL BERNSTEIN, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$50

Largest payer

CooperVision 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 PAUL BERNSTEIN, O.D.. To verify PAUL BERNSTEIN, O.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 · Brand-heavy

PAUL BERNSTEIN, O.D. — brand share 60.0%
Specialty average (est.)

60% brand-name claims vs 40% generic, on 35 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.

35
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
14
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
58
Total Day Supply
1,717
Brand vs Generic
60% brand / 40% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$14K
Generic Drug Cost
$446

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.85
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
11

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

Occupational Vision Optometrist Overview

How PAUL BERNSTEIN, O.D. fits within the Occupational Vision Optometrist landscape nationally.

57
Occupational Vision Optometrist Providers in US
25
States with Occupational Vision Optometrist
332
Avg Claims per Provider

PAUL BERNSTEIN, O.D.'s 35 claims are below the specialty average of 332.

Nearby Occupational Vision Optometrist Providers in New York

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL BERNSTEIN, O.D.'s specialty?
PAUL BERNSTEIN, O.D. specializes in Occupational Vision Optometrist and practices in WHITE PLAINS, New York. Credentials: O.D..
How much does PAUL BERNSTEIN, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL BERNSTEIN, O.D. wrote 35 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 14 beneficiaries.
Where is PAUL BERNSTEIN, O.D. located?
PAUL BERNSTEIN, O.D. is located at 1133 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, WHITE PLAINS, NY, 10604. Phone: (914) 948-0304.
What is PAUL BERNSTEIN, O.D.'s NPI number?
PAUL BERNSTEIN, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215997937, issued on 03/25/2006.
Does PAUL BERNSTEIN, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAUL BERNSTEIN, O.D.'s prescribing is 60% brand-name and 40% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
How many Occupational Vision Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 57 Occupational Vision Optometrist providers across 25 states in the US. The average Occupational Vision Optometrist provider writes 332 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAUL BERNSTEIN, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL BERNSTEIN, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Xiidra. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL BERNSTEIN, O.D. accept Medicare?
PAUL BERNSTEIN, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 35 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 PAUL BERNSTEIN, O.D.'s credentials?
PAUL BERNSTEIN, O.D.'s NPI is 1215997937 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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