2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1497896963 O.D.
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THU CAI, O.D.

Optometrist in EAST HARTFORD, Connecticut. 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
16
Medicare Part D claims · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 100% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$124.98
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: THU CAI, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in EAST HARTFORD, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 16 claims — 100% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $124.98 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: THU CAI, O.D. filed 16 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across EAST HARTFORD, Connecticut. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

THU CAI, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/09/2007

NPI 1497896963

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

16 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Optometrist share within Connecticut

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

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).

THU CAI, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in EAST HARTFORD, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1497896963. 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.

THU CAI, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 477 CONNECTICUT BLVD STE 102, EAST HARTFORD, CT, 06108, with a listed phone of (860) 289-4848. NPI 1497896963 was issued on 02/09/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CAI 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 16 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 100% brand-name and 0% 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

477 CONNECTICUT BLVD STE 102
EAST HARTFORD, CT 06108

Provider Details

NPI 1497896963
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/09/2007

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 THU CAI, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$125

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

THU CAI, O.D. — brand share 100.0%
Specialty average (est.)

100% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 16 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.

16
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
16
Total Day Supply
480
Brand vs Generic
100% brand / 0% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$11K
Generic Drug Cost
$0

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
61.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.80

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
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How THU CAI, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

THU CAI, O.D.'s 16 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THU CAI, O.D.'s specialty?
THU CAI, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in EAST HARTFORD, Connecticut. Credentials: O.D..
How much does THU CAI, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THU CAI, O.D. wrote 16 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is THU CAI, O.D. located?
THU CAI, O.D. is located at 477 CONNECTICUT BLVD STE 102, EAST HARTFORD, CT, 06108. Phone: (860) 289-4848.
What is THU CAI, O.D.'s NPI number?
THU CAI, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497896963, issued on 02/09/2007.
Does THU CAI, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THU CAI, O.D.'s prescribing is 100% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K 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 THU CAI, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THU CAI, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THU CAI, O.D. accept Medicare?
THU CAI, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 16 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 THU CAI, O.D.'s credentials?
THU CAI, O.D.'s NPI is 1497896963 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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