2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1336207232 OD
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SYLVIA ARCOS, OD

Optometrist in LOS ANGELES, California. 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
24
Medicare Part D claims · 20 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
What the federal data reveals: SYLVIA ARCOS, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in LOS ANGELES, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 24 claims across 20 beneficiaries .

What stands out: SYLVIA ARCOS, OD filed 24 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LOS ANGELES, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SYLVIA ARCOS, OD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/04/2006

NPI 1336207232

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

24 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in California

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Optometrist share within California

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

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).

SYLVIA ARCOS, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in LOS ANGELES, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1336207232. 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.

SYLVIA ARCOS, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 4403 S VERMONT AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90037, with a listed phone of (323) 232-1234. NPI 1336207232 was issued on 12/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARCOS 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 24 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 20 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $596 in drug spend. 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

4403 S VERMONT AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90037

Provider Details

NPI 1336207232
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/04/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SYLVIA ARCOS, 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.

HAROLD KATZMAN M D INC
LOS ANGELES, CA

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 — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SYLVIA ARCOS, OD. To verify SYLVIA ARCOS, OD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

24
Total Claims
$596
Total Drug Cost
20
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
24
Total Day Supply
347
Generic Drug Cost
$298

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.51

Optometrist Overview

How SYLVIA ARCOS, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

SYLVIA ARCOS, OD's 24 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SYLVIA ARCOS, OD's specialty?
SYLVIA ARCOS, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in LOS ANGELES, California. Credentials: OD.
How much does SYLVIA ARCOS, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SYLVIA ARCOS, OD wrote 24 Medicare Part D claims totaling $596 in drug costs for 20 beneficiaries.
Where is SYLVIA ARCOS, OD located?
SYLVIA ARCOS, OD is located at 4403 S VERMONT AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90037. Phone: (323) 232-1234.
What is SYLVIA ARCOS, OD's NPI number?
SYLVIA ARCOS, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336207232, issued on 12/04/2006.
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 SYLVIA ARCOS, OD accept Medicare?
SYLVIA ARCOS, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 24 Part D claims and 20 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SYLVIA ARCOS, OD's credentials?
SYLVIA ARCOS, OD's NPI is 1336207232 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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