2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1629568928
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STEPHANIE MICHALKO

Optometrist in KIRKLAND, Washington. 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
27
Medicare Part D claims · 11 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
48%
generic claims · 52% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$779.89
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

STEPHANIE MICHALKO filed 27 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in KIRKLAND, Washington, prescribing 48% generic.

27
Part D claims, 2023
48%
generic prescribing
$779.89
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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STEPHANIE MICHALKO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

27 0th percentile higher than 0% 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 STEPHANIE MICHALKO?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/14/2018

NPI 1629568928

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

27 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Optometrist share within Washington

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

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).

STEPHANIE MICHALKO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider at 11800 NE 128TH ST STE 110, KIRKLAND, WA, 98034, with a listed phone of (425) 899-1555. NPI 1629568928 was issued on 05/14/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MICHALKO 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 27 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 11 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 52% brand-name and 48% 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

11800 NE 128TH ST STE 110
KIRKLAND, WA 98034

Provider Details

NPI 1629568928
Specialty Optometrist
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/14/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEPHANIE MICHALKO 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.

BALLARD EYE CLINIC PLLC
SEATTLE, WA
ERIC BERGSTROM OD, PLLC
SEATTLE, WA

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 STEPHANIE MICHALKO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$780

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.

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to STEPHANIE MICHALKO. To verify STEPHANIE MICHALKO's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

STEPHANIE MICHALKO — brand share 52.0%
Specialty average (est.)

52% brand-name claims vs 48% generic, on 27 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.

27
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
11
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
38
Total Day Supply
1,111
Brand vs Generic
52% brand / 48% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$8K
Generic Drug Cost
$412

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
79.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Optometrist Overview

How STEPHANIE MICHALKO fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

STEPHANIE MICHALKO's 27 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Washington

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHANIE MICHALKO's specialty?
STEPHANIE MICHALKO specializes in Optometrist and practices in KIRKLAND, Washington.
How much does STEPHANIE MICHALKO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHANIE MICHALKO wrote 27 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 11 beneficiaries.
Where is STEPHANIE MICHALKO located?
STEPHANIE MICHALKO is located at 11800 NE 128TH ST STE 110, KIRKLAND, WA, 98034. Phone: (425) 899-1555.
What is STEPHANIE MICHALKO's NPI number?
STEPHANIE MICHALKO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629568928, issued on 05/14/2018.
Does STEPHANIE MICHALKO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEPHANIE MICHALKO's prescribing is 52% brand-name and 48% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K 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.
Does STEPHANIE MICHALKO accept Medicare?
STEPHANIE MICHALKO appears in CMS Medicare data with 27 Part D claims and 11 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHANIE MICHALKO's credentials?
STEPHANIE MICHALKO's NPI is 1629568928. 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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