2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1639171978 O.D.
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ROD KAUFMAN, O.D.

Optometrist in SYRACUSE, Indiana. 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
141
Medicare Part D claims · 37 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$129.06
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ROD KAUFMAN, O.D. filed 141 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in SYRACUSE, Indiana, prescribing 77% generic.

141
Part D claims, 2023
77%
generic prescribing
$129.06
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.

ROD KAUFMAN, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

141 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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 ROD KAUFMAN, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/01/2005

NPI 1639171978

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

141 45% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Optometrist share within Indiana

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

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).

ROD KAUFMAN, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 406 N HUNTINGTON ST, SYRACUSE, IN, 46567, with a listed phone of (574) 457-4476. NPI 1639171978 was issued on 06/01/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KAUFMAN 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 141 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 37 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K 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

406 N HUNTINGTON ST
SYRACUSE, IN 46567

Provider Details

NPI 1639171978
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/01/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ROD KAUFMAN, O.D. 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.

APPLE EYECARE SYRACUSE LLC
SYRACUSE, IN

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 ROD KAUFMAN, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$129

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 · Typical

ROD KAUFMAN, O.D. — brand share 23.0%
Specialty average (est.)

23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 141 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.

141
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
37
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
276
Total Day Supply
8,031
Brand vs Generic
23% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$11K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ROD KAUFMAN, O.D. 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
Latanoprost
60
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
13
Travoprost
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How ROD KAUFMAN, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

ROD KAUFMAN, O.D.'s 141 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Indiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROD KAUFMAN, O.D.'s specialty?
ROD KAUFMAN, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in SYRACUSE, Indiana. Credentials: O.D..
How much does ROD KAUFMAN, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROD KAUFMAN, O.D. wrote 141 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 37 beneficiaries.
Where is ROD KAUFMAN, O.D. located?
ROD KAUFMAN, O.D. is located at 406 N HUNTINGTON ST, SYRACUSE, IN, 46567. Phone: (574) 457-4476.
What is ROD KAUFMAN, O.D.'s NPI number?
ROD KAUFMAN, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639171978, issued on 06/01/2005.
Does ROD KAUFMAN, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ROD KAUFMAN, O.D.'s prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K 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 ROD KAUFMAN, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROD KAUFMAN, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Travoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROD KAUFMAN, O.D. accept Medicare?
ROD KAUFMAN, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 141 Part D claims and 37 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROD KAUFMAN, O.D.'s credentials?
ROD KAUFMAN, O.D.'s NPI is 1639171978 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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