2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1588661573 OD
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ROBERT COTTINGHAM, OD

Optometrist in HENDERSON, 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
471
Medicare Part D claims · 131 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$123.24
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ROBERT COTTINGHAM, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in HENDERSON, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 471 claims across 131 beneficiaries — 23% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $123.24 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ROBERT COTTINGHAM, OD filed 471 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HENDERSON, Kentucky. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ROBERT COTTINGHAM, OD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/05/2005

NPI 1588661573

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

471 83% 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.

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ROBERT COTTINGHAM, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in HENDERSON, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1588661573. 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.

ROBERT COTTINGHAM, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 1997 BARRETT CT, HENDERSON, KY, 42420, with a listed phone of (270) 826-9966. NPI 1588661573 was issued on 07/05/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COTTINGHAM 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 471 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 131 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% 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

1997 BARRETT CT
HENDERSON, KY 42420

Provider Details

NPI 1588661573
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/05/2005

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 ROBERT COTTINGHAM, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$123

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ROBERT COTTINGHAM, OD — brand share 23.0%
Specialty average (est.)

23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 471 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.

471
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
131
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
757
Total Day Supply
21,044
Brand vs Generic
23% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$17K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
179
Timolol Maleate
116
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
54
Dorzolamide Hcl
24
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
17
Fluorometholone
15
Brimonidine Tartrate
11
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How ROBERT COTTINGHAM, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

ROBERT COTTINGHAM, OD's 471 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 COTTINGHAM.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT COTTINGHAM, OD's specialty?
ROBERT COTTINGHAM, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in HENDERSON, Kentucky. Credentials: OD.
How much does ROBERT COTTINGHAM, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT COTTINGHAM, OD wrote 471 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 131 beneficiaries.
Where is ROBERT COTTINGHAM, OD located?
ROBERT COTTINGHAM, OD is located at 1997 BARRETT CT, HENDERSON, KY, 42420. Phone: (270) 826-9966.
What is ROBERT COTTINGHAM, OD's NPI number?
ROBERT COTTINGHAM, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588661573, issued on 07/05/2005.
Does ROBERT COTTINGHAM, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ROBERT COTTINGHAM, OD's prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $17K 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 ROBERT COTTINGHAM, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT COTTINGHAM, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERT COTTINGHAM, OD accept Medicare?
ROBERT COTTINGHAM, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 471 Part D claims and 131 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT COTTINGHAM, OD's credentials?
ROBERT COTTINGHAM, OD's NPI is 1588661573 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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