2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1730133828 O.D.
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SUSANNE CUNNINGHAM, O.D.

Optometrist in COLUMBUS, Mississippi. 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
511
Medicare Part D claims · 165 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
59%
generic claims · 41% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$81.04
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SUSANNE CUNNINGHAM, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in COLUMBUS, Mississippi with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 511 claims across 165 beneficiaries — 41% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $81.04 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SUSANNE CUNNINGHAM, O.D. filed 511 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across COLUMBUS, Mississippi. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SUSANNE CUNNINGHAM, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/22/2006

NPI 1730133828

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

511 99% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Optometrist share within Mississippi

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

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.

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SUSANNE CUNNINGHAM, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in COLUMBUS, Mississippi, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1730133828. 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.

SUSANNE CUNNINGHAM, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 1823 5TH ST N, COLUMBUS, MS, 39705, with a listed phone of (662) 328-5225. NPI 1730133828 was issued on 05/22/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CUNNINGHAM 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 511 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 165 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $66K in drug spend, split 41% brand-name and 59% 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

1823 5TH ST N
COLUMBUS, MS 39705

Provider Details

NPI 1730133828
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/22/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SUSANNE CUNNINGHAM, 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.

COLUMBUS VISION GROUP, PLLC
COLUMBUS, MS
CURTIS OPTOMETRY GROUP PLLC
COLUMBUS, MS

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 SUSANNE CUNNINGHAM, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$81

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 · Above average

SUSANNE CUNNINGHAM, O.D. — brand share 41.0%
Specialty average (est.)

41% brand-name claims vs 59% generic, on 511 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.

511
Total Claims
$66K
Total Drug Cost
165
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
741
Total Day Supply
19,622
Brand vs Generic
41% brand / 59% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$57K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Antibiotic Claims
39

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 73, 75-84: 46, 85+: 26

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
135
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
35
Prednisolone Acetate
34
Brimonidine Tartrate
32
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
27
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
26
Travoprost
24
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
22
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate
21
Timolol Maleate
20

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

Optometrist Overview

How SUSANNE CUNNINGHAM, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

SUSANNE CUNNINGHAM, O.D.'s 511 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Mississippi

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUSANNE CUNNINGHAM, O.D.'s specialty?
SUSANNE CUNNINGHAM, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in COLUMBUS, Mississippi. Credentials: O.D..
How much does SUSANNE CUNNINGHAM, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUSANNE CUNNINGHAM, O.D. wrote 511 Medicare Part D claims totaling $66K in drug costs for 165 beneficiaries.
Where is SUSANNE CUNNINGHAM, O.D. located?
SUSANNE CUNNINGHAM, O.D. is located at 1823 5TH ST N, COLUMBUS, MS, 39705. Phone: (662) 328-5225.
What is SUSANNE CUNNINGHAM, O.D.'s NPI number?
SUSANNE CUNNINGHAM, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730133828, issued on 05/22/2006.
Does SUSANNE CUNNINGHAM, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SUSANNE CUNNINGHAM, O.D.'s prescribing is 41% brand-name and 59% generic drugs by claim count, with $57K 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 SUSANNE CUNNINGHAM, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SUSANNE CUNNINGHAM, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SUSANNE CUNNINGHAM, O.D. accept Medicare?
SUSANNE CUNNINGHAM, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 511 Part D claims and 165 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SUSANNE CUNNINGHAM, O.D.'s credentials?
SUSANNE CUNNINGHAM, O.D.'s NPI is 1730133828 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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