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2026 NPPES data Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist NPI 1497161319 O.D.
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Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist in West Haven, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 299 in Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
28
Medicare Part D claims · Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist avg: 296
MIPS score
74.4/100
▼ 9 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
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What the federal data shows
Suzanne Kim, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 74.4/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 28 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 74.4/100
- MIPS score · -9 vs avg
- 28
- Part D claims, 2023
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Suzanne Kim, O.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
74 12th percentile higher than 12% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Suzanne Kim, O.D. sits
This provider among low vision rehabilitation optometrist peers
Across the 32 low vision rehabilitation optometrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Suzanne Kim, O.D. writes more Part D claims than 9% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 19% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one low vision rehabilitation optometrist peer from a representative sample of 31; the gold marker is Suzanne Kim, O.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Suzanne Kim, O.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
28 91% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
74.4/100 8.7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Suzanne Kim, O.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 74.4/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist) - 74.4/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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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Suzanne Kim, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 950 CAMPBELL AVE, West Haven, CT, 06516, with a listed phone of (203) 937-3890. NPI 1497161319 was issued on 07/11/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 28 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 74.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 64.7, Cost 52.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 299 enrolled providers across 39 states and an average of 296 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1497161319 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist |
| Credentials | O.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/11/2014 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
74.3962
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
64.7185
Quality
52.4354
Cost
97
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
28
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 44
- Total Day Supply
- 1,261
- Generic Drug Cost
- $313
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 78.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.28
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 | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist Overview
How Suzanne Kim, O.D. fits within the Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist landscape nationally.
299
Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist Providers in US
39
States with Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist
296
Avg Claims per Provider
Suzanne Kim, O.D.'s 28 claims are below the specialty average of 296.
Nearby Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kim.
Dr. Damien Gietzen
OD
Guilford, CT
Dr. Nelson Gould
O.D.
Fairfield, CT
Dr. Jonathan Hamilton
OD
West Haven, CT
Dr. Randolph Kinkade
O.D.
Litchfield, CT
Dr. Deepak Sharma
OD
Vernon, CT
Compare Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Connecticut medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suzanne Kim, O.D.'s specialty? ▼
Suzanne Kim, O.D. specializes in Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist and practices in West Haven, Connecticut. Credentials: O.D..
How much does Suzanne Kim, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Suzanne Kim, O.D. wrote 28 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is Suzanne Kim, O.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Suzanne Kim, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.4/100 (Quality: 64.7, Cost: 52.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Suzanne Kim, O.D. located? ▼
Suzanne Kim, O.D. is located at 950 CAMPBELL AVE, West Haven, CT, 06516. Phone: (203) 937-3890.
What is Suzanne Kim, O.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Suzanne Kim, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497161319, issued on 07/11/2014.
How many Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 299 Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist providers across 39 states in the US. The average Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist provider writes 296 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Suzanne Kim, O.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Suzanne Kim, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Suzanne Kim, O.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Suzanne Kim, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 28 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Suzanne Kim, O.D.'s credentials? ▼
Suzanne Kim, O.D.'s NPI is 1497161319 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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