2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1093019911 O.D.
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RICK ABELSON, O.D.

Optometrist in SAN CLEMENTE, California. 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
11
Medicare Part D claims · Optometrist avg: 257
What the federal data reveals: RICK ABELSON, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in SAN CLEMENTE, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 11 claims .

What stands out: RICK ABELSON, O.D. filed 11 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAN CLEMENTE, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

RICK ABELSON, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/06/2011

NPI 1093019911

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

11 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in California

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Optometrist share within California

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

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).

RICK ABELSON, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in SAN CLEMENTE, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1093019911. 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.

RICK ABELSON, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 806 AVENIDA PICO STE H, SAN CLEMENTE, CA, 92673, with a listed phone of (949) 545-0257. NPI 1093019911 was issued on 01/06/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ABELSON 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 11 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $537 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.

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 AVENIDA PICO STE H
SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673

Provider Details

NPI 1093019911
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/06/2011

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RICK ABELSON, O.D.. To verify RICK ABELSON, O.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

11
Total Claims
$537
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
13
Total Day Supply
230

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17

Optometrist Overview

How RICK ABELSON, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

RICK ABELSON, O.D.'s 11 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICK ABELSON, O.D.'s specialty?
RICK ABELSON, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in SAN CLEMENTE, California. Credentials: O.D..
How much does RICK ABELSON, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICK ABELSON, O.D. wrote 11 Medicare Part D claims totaling $537 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is RICK ABELSON, O.D. located?
RICK ABELSON, O.D. is located at 806 AVENIDA PICO STE H, SAN CLEMENTE, CA, 92673. Phone: (949) 545-0257.
What is RICK ABELSON, O.D.'s NPI number?
RICK ABELSON, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093019911, issued on 01/06/2011.
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.
Does RICK ABELSON, O.D. accept Medicare?
RICK ABELSON, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 11 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICK ABELSON, O.D.'s credentials?
RICK ABELSON, O.D.'s NPI is 1093019911 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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