2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1619910569 OD
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PAUL KARPECKI, OD

Optometrist in LEXINGTON, Kentucky. 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
272
Medicare Part D claims · 111 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
13%
generic claims · 87% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$514.6K
369 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

PAUL KARPECKI, OD filed 272 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in LEXINGTON, Kentucky, prescribing 13% generic.

272
Part D claims, 2023
13%
generic prescribing
$514.6K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

PAUL KARPECKI, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

272 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about PAUL KARPECKI, OD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/14/2006

NPI 1619910569

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

272 6% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Optometrist share within Kentucky

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

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).

PAUL KARPECKI, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 601 PERIMETER DR, LEXINGTON, KY, 40517, with a listed phone of (859) 278-9393. NPI 1619910569 was issued on 06/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KARPECKI 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 272 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 111 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 87% brand-name and 13% 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

601 PERIMETER DR
LEXINGTON, KY 40517

Provider Details

NPI 1619910569
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/14/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAUL KARPECKI, OD 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.

TRI-STATE CENTERS FOR SIGHT INC
CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY

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 PAUL KARPECKI, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$514.6K

Largest payer

Mallinckrodt Hospital Products 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 · Brand-heavy

PAUL KARPECKI, OD — brand share 87.0%
Specialty average (est.)

87% brand-name claims vs 13% generic, on 272 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.

272
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
111
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
384
Total Day Supply
10,276
Brand vs Generic
87% brand / 13% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.1M
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.97
Gender Split
83% female / 17% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What PAUL KARPECKI, OD 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
Miebo
Perfluorohexyloctane/Pf
46
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
35
Restasis
Cyclosporine
31
Oxervate
Cenegermin-Bkbj
22
Prednisolone Acetate
18
Eysuvis
Loteprednol Etabonate
16
Xdemvy
Lotilaner
15

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

Optometrist Overview

How PAUL KARPECKI, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

PAUL KARPECKI, OD's 272 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Kentucky

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kentucky, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KARPECKI.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL KARPECKI, OD's specialty?
PAUL KARPECKI, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in LEXINGTON, Kentucky. Credentials: OD.
How much does PAUL KARPECKI, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL KARPECKI, OD wrote 272 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 111 beneficiaries.
Where is PAUL KARPECKI, OD located?
PAUL KARPECKI, OD is located at 601 PERIMETER DR, LEXINGTON, KY, 40517. Phone: (859) 278-9393.
What is PAUL KARPECKI, OD's NPI number?
PAUL KARPECKI, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619910569, issued on 06/14/2006.
Does PAUL KARPECKI, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAUL KARPECKI, OD's prescribing is 87% brand-name and 13% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.1M 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 PAUL KARPECKI, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL KARPECKI, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Miebo, Xiidra, Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL KARPECKI, OD accept Medicare?
PAUL KARPECKI, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 272 Part D claims and 111 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL KARPECKI, OD's credentials?
PAUL KARPECKI, OD's NPI is 1619910569 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.
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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