2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1740271816 O.D.
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RICK CROLLA, O.D.

Optometrist in NEW CANAAN, 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
40
Medicare Part D claims · 25 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Industry payments
$37.51
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RICK CROLLA, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in NEW CANAAN, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 40 claims across 25 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $37.51 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RICK CROLLA, O.D. filed 40 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NEW CANAAN, Connecticut. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

RICK CROLLA, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/28/2005

NPI 1740271816

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

40 84% 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).

RICK CROLLA, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in NEW CANAAN, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1740271816. 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 CROLLA, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 22 EAST AVE, NEW CANAAN, CT, 06840, with a listed phone of (203) 966-9480. NPI 1740271816 was issued on 10/28/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CROLLA 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 40 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 25 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K 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

22 EAST AVE
NEW CANAAN, CT 06840

Provider Details

NPI 1740271816
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/28/2005

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 RICK CROLLA, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$38

Largest payer

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, 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.

40
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
25
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
48
Total Day Supply
853
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.71

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
28

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

Optometrist Overview

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

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

RICK CROLLA, O.D.'s 40 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 CROLLA.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICK CROLLA, O.D.'s specialty?
RICK CROLLA, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in NEW CANAAN, Connecticut. Credentials: O.D..
How much does RICK CROLLA, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICK CROLLA, O.D. wrote 40 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 25 beneficiaries.
Where is RICK CROLLA, O.D. located?
RICK CROLLA, O.D. is located at 22 EAST AVE, NEW CANAAN, CT, 06840. Phone: (203) 966-9480.
What is RICK CROLLA, O.D.'s NPI number?
RICK CROLLA, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740271816, issued on 10/28/2005.
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 RICK CROLLA, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICK CROLLA, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tobramycin-Dexamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICK CROLLA, O.D. accept Medicare?
RICK CROLLA, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 40 Part D claims and 25 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICK CROLLA, O.D.'s credentials?
RICK CROLLA, O.D.'s NPI is 1740271816 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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