2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1972636017 O.D.
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SARAH FOSTER, O.D.

Optometrist in WILMINGTON, Delaware. 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
382
Medicare Part D claims · 108 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
50%
generic claims · 50% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$123.34
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SARAH FOSTER, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in WILMINGTON, Delaware with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 382 claims across 108 beneficiaries — 50% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $123.34 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SARAH FOSTER, O.D. filed 382 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WILMINGTON, Delaware. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SARAH FOSTER, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/14/2007

NPI 1972636017

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

382 49% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Delaware

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Delaware providers

Delaware providers

Optometrist share within Delaware

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

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).

SARAH FOSTER, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in WILMINGTON, Delaware, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1972636017. 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.

SARAH FOSTER, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 1801 ROCKLAND RD, WILMINGTON, DE, 19803, with a listed phone of (302) 651-4412. NPI 1972636017 was issued on 03/14/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FOSTER 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 382 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 108 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $108K in drug spend, split 50% brand-name and 50% 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

1801 ROCKLAND RD
WILMINGTON, DE 19803

Provider Details

NPI 1972636017
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/14/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SARAH FOSTER, 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.

THE NEMOURS FOUNDATION
WILMINGTON, DE

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 SARAH FOSTER, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$123

Largest payer

Bausch & Lomb Americas 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

SARAH FOSTER, O.D. — brand share 50.0%
Specialty average (est.)

50% brand-name claims vs 50% generic, on 382 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.

382
Total Claims
$108K
Total Drug Cost
108
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
698
Total Day Supply
19,791
Brand vs Generic
50% brand / 50% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$98K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
80.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.63
Gender Split
79% female / 21% male
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: 25, 75-84: 54, 85+: 29

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Restasis
Cyclosporine
71
Latanoprost
61
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
35
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
31
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
25
Brimonidine Tartrate
23
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
17
Timolol Maleate
17
Dorzolamide Hcl
13
Prednisolone Acetate
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How SARAH FOSTER, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

SARAH FOSTER, O.D.'s 382 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Delaware

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARAH FOSTER, O.D.'s specialty?
SARAH FOSTER, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in WILMINGTON, Delaware. Credentials: O.D..
How much does SARAH FOSTER, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARAH FOSTER, O.D. wrote 382 Medicare Part D claims totaling $108K in drug costs for 108 beneficiaries.
Where is SARAH FOSTER, O.D. located?
SARAH FOSTER, O.D. is located at 1801 ROCKLAND RD, WILMINGTON, DE, 19803. Phone: (302) 651-4412.
What is SARAH FOSTER, O.D.'s NPI number?
SARAH FOSTER, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972636017, issued on 03/14/2007.
Does SARAH FOSTER, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARAH FOSTER, O.D.'s prescribing is 50% brand-name and 50% generic drugs by claim count, with $98K 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 SARAH FOSTER, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARAH FOSTER, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Restasis, Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARAH FOSTER, O.D. accept Medicare?
SARAH FOSTER, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 382 Part D claims and 108 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARAH FOSTER, O.D.'s credentials?
SARAH FOSTER, O.D.'s NPI is 1972636017 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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