2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1699348110 OD
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SALVADOR GONZALEZ, OD

Optometrist in OAK LAWN, Illinois. 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
176
Medicare Part D claims · 82 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
52%
generic claims · 48% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

SALVADOR GONZALEZ, OD filed 176 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in OAK LAWN, Illinois, prescribing 52% generic.

176
Part D claims, 2023
52%
generic prescribing

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SALVADOR GONZALEZ, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

176 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 SALVADOR GONZALEZ, OD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/22/2021

NPI 1699348110

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

176 32% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Optometrist share within Illinois

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

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).

SALVADOR GONZALEZ, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 6201 W 95TH ST, OAK LAWN, IL, 60453, with a listed phone of (708) 636-9393. NPI 1699348110 was issued on 07/22/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GONZALEZ 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 176 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 82 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, split 48% brand-name and 52% 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

6201 W 95TH ST
OAK LAWN, IL 60453

Provider Details

NPI 1699348110
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/22/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SALVADOR GONZALEZ, OD 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.

FAIRVIEW EXPRESS CARE
EAGAN, MN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SALVADOR GONZALEZ, OD. To verify SALVADOR GONZALEZ, OD's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

SALVADOR GONZALEZ, OD — brand share 48.0%
Specialty average (est.)

48% brand-name claims vs 52% generic, on 176 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.

176
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
82
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
243
Total Day Supply
6,426
Brand vs Generic
48% brand / 52% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$20K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.66
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SALVADOR GONZALEZ, OD 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
46
Prednisolone Acetate
27
Restasis
Cyclosporine
19
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
12
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How SALVADOR GONZALEZ, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

SALVADOR GONZALEZ, OD's 176 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Illinois

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SALVADOR GONZALEZ, OD's specialty?
SALVADOR GONZALEZ, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in OAK LAWN, Illinois. Credentials: OD.
How much does SALVADOR GONZALEZ, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SALVADOR GONZALEZ, OD wrote 176 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 82 beneficiaries.
Where is SALVADOR GONZALEZ, OD located?
SALVADOR GONZALEZ, OD is located at 6201 W 95TH ST, OAK LAWN, IL, 60453. Phone: (708) 636-9393.
What is SALVADOR GONZALEZ, OD's NPI number?
SALVADOR GONZALEZ, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699348110, issued on 07/22/2021.
Does SALVADOR GONZALEZ, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SALVADOR GONZALEZ, OD's prescribing is 48% brand-name and 52% generic drugs by claim count, with $20K 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 SALVADOR GONZALEZ, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SALVADOR GONZALEZ, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SALVADOR GONZALEZ, OD accept Medicare?
SALVADOR GONZALEZ, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 176 Part D claims and 82 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SALVADOR GONZALEZ, OD's credentials?
SALVADOR GONZALEZ, OD's NPI is 1699348110 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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