2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1992157432 O.D.
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RUCHITA SHAH, O.D.

Optometrist in PINEVILLE, North Carolina. 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
190
Medicare Part D claims · 55 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
21%
generic claims · 79% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$291.21
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RUCHITA SHAH, O.D. filed 190 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in PINEVILLE, North Carolina, prescribing 21% generic.

190
Part D claims, 2023
21%
generic prescribing
$291.21
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.

RUCHITA SHAH, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

190 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 RUCHITA SHAH, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/08/2016

NPI 1992157432

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

190 26% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Optometrist share within North Carolina

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

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).

RUCHITA SHAH, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 10860 PARK RD ST 105, PINEVILLE, NC, 28134, with a listed phone of (980) 237-9704. NPI 1992157432 was issued on 07/08/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHAH 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 190 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 55 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $110K in drug spend, split 79% brand-name and 21% 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

10860 PARK RD ST 105
PINEVILLE, NC 28134

Provider Details

NPI 1992157432
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/08/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RUCHITA SHAH, 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.

ACCUVISION EYE CARE OD, PA
PINEVILLE, NC

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 RUCHITA SHAH, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$291

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 · Brand-heavy

RUCHITA SHAH, O.D. — brand share 79.0%
Specialty average (est.)

79% brand-name claims vs 21% generic, on 190 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.

190
Total Claims
$110K
Total Drug Cost
55
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
282
Total Day Supply
7,976
Brand vs Generic
79% brand / 21% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$109K
Generic Drug Cost
$800

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RUCHITA SHAH, 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
Cequa
Cyclosporine
28
Vyzulta
Latanoprostene Bunod
19
Latanoprost
18
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
18
Lotemax Sm
Loteprednol Etabonate
17
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
17
Restasis
Cyclosporine
13
Tyrvaya
Varenicline Tartrate
12

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

Optometrist Overview

How RUCHITA SHAH, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

RUCHITA SHAH, O.D.'s 190 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SHAH.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RUCHITA SHAH, O.D.'s specialty?
RUCHITA SHAH, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in PINEVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: O.D..
How much does RUCHITA SHAH, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RUCHITA SHAH, O.D. wrote 190 Medicare Part D claims totaling $110K in drug costs for 55 beneficiaries.
Where is RUCHITA SHAH, O.D. located?
RUCHITA SHAH, O.D. is located at 10860 PARK RD ST 105, PINEVILLE, NC, 28134. Phone: (980) 237-9704.
What is RUCHITA SHAH, O.D.'s NPI number?
RUCHITA SHAH, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992157432, issued on 07/08/2016.
Does RUCHITA SHAH, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RUCHITA SHAH, O.D.'s prescribing is 79% brand-name and 21% generic drugs by claim count, with $109K 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 RUCHITA SHAH, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RUCHITA SHAH, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Cequa, Vyzulta, Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RUCHITA SHAH, O.D. accept Medicare?
RUCHITA SHAH, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 190 Part D claims and 55 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RUCHITA SHAH, O.D.'s credentials?
RUCHITA SHAH, O.D.'s NPI is 1992157432 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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