2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1730387804 OD
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TIMOTHY KALE, OD

Optometrist in KEALAKEKUA, Hawaii. 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
99
Medicare Part D claims · 28 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
48%
generic claims · 52% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.3478/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$286.57
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

TIMOTHY KALE, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.3478/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 99 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

93.3478/100
MIPS score · +10 vs avg
99
Part D claims, 2023
48%
generic prescribing
$286.57
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

TIMOTHY KALE, OD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

93 Top 29% higher than 71% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about TIMOTHY KALE, OD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/10/2007

NPI 1730387804

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

99 61% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

93.3478/100 10.247800000000012% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Hawaii

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Hawaii providers

Hawaii providers

Optometrist share within Hawaii

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

TIMOTHY KALE, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.3478/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 93.3478/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.3%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 93.3478/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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TIMOTHY KALE, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in KEALAKEKUA, Hawaii, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1730387804. 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.

TIMOTHY KALE, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 79-7407 MAMALAHOA HWY, KEALAKEKUA, HI, 96750, with a listed phone of (808) 322-6100. NPI 1730387804 was issued on 07/10/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KALE 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 99 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 28 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.3478/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.6957), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

79-7407 MAMALAHOA HWY
KEALAKEKUA, HI 96750

Provider Details

NPI 1730387804
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/10/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

93.3478
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.6957
Quality

Reporting: Individual

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 TIMOTHY KALE, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$287

Largest payer

Sight Sciences, 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

TIMOTHY KALE, OD — brand share 52.0%
Specialty average (est.)

52% brand-name claims vs 48% generic, on 99 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.

99
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
28
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
121
Total Day Supply
2,696
Brand vs Generic
52% brand / 48% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$13K
Generic Drug Cost
$788

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.92
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: 16, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

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
37

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

Optometrist Overview

How TIMOTHY KALE, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

TIMOTHY KALE, OD's 99 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Hawaii

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TIMOTHY KALE, OD's specialty?
TIMOTHY KALE, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in KEALAKEKUA, Hawaii. Credentials: OD.
How much does TIMOTHY KALE, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TIMOTHY KALE, OD wrote 99 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 28 beneficiaries.
What is TIMOTHY KALE, OD's Medicare quality score?
TIMOTHY KALE, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.3478/100 (Quality: 86.6957). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is TIMOTHY KALE, OD located?
TIMOTHY KALE, OD is located at 79-7407 MAMALAHOA HWY, KEALAKEKUA, HI, 96750. Phone: (808) 322-6100.
What is TIMOTHY KALE, OD's NPI number?
TIMOTHY KALE, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730387804, issued on 07/10/2007.
Does TIMOTHY KALE, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TIMOTHY KALE, OD's prescribing is 52% brand-name and 48% generic drugs by claim count, with $13K 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 TIMOTHY KALE, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TIMOTHY KALE, OD'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 TIMOTHY KALE, OD accept Medicare?
TIMOTHY KALE, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 99 Part D claims and 28 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TIMOTHY KALE, OD's credentials?
TIMOTHY KALE, OD's NPI is 1730387804 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.
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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