2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1487330239 OD
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VEENA BOKKA, OD

Optometrist in BRONX, New York. 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
249
Medicare Part D claims · 60 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
61%
generic claims · 39% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$156.29
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: VEENA BOKKA, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in BRONX, New York with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 249 claims across 60 beneficiaries — 39% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $156.29 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: VEENA BOKKA, OD filed 249 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BRONX, New York. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

VEENA BOKKA, OD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/26/2023

NPI 1487330239

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

249 3% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in New York

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Optometrist share within New York

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

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).

VEENA BOKKA, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in BRONX, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1487330239. 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.

VEENA BOKKA, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 1650 SELWYN AVE, SUITE 1C, BRONX, NY, 10457, with a listed phone of (718) 590-1800. NPI 1487330239 was issued on 06/26/2023. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BOKKA 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 249 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 60 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $29K in drug spend, split 39% brand-name and 61% 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

1650 SELWYN AVE, SUITE 1C
BRONX, NY 10457

Provider Details

NPI 1487330239
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/26/2023

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 VEENA BOKKA, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$156

Largest payer

Apellis Pharmaceuticals, 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.

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to VEENA BOKKA, OD. To verify VEENA BOKKA, OD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

VEENA BOKKA, OD — brand share 39.0%
Specialty average (est.)

39% brand-name claims vs 61% generic, on 249 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.

249
Total Claims
$29K
Total Drug Cost
60
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
292
Total Day Supply
8,283
Brand vs Generic
39% brand / 61% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$27K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.78
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male

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
80
Brimonidine Tartrate
31
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
27
Dorzolamide Hcl
18
Restasis
Cyclosporine
13
Timolol Maleate
12
Rhopressa
Netarsudil Mesylate
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How VEENA BOKKA, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

VEENA BOKKA, OD's 249 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BOKKA.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VEENA BOKKA, OD's specialty?
VEENA BOKKA, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in BRONX, New York. Credentials: OD.
How much does VEENA BOKKA, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VEENA BOKKA, OD wrote 249 Medicare Part D claims totaling $29K in drug costs for 60 beneficiaries.
Where is VEENA BOKKA, OD located?
VEENA BOKKA, OD is located at 1650 SELWYN AVE, SUITE 1C, BRONX, NY, 10457. Phone: (718) 590-1800.
What is VEENA BOKKA, OD's NPI number?
VEENA BOKKA, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487330239, issued on 06/26/2023.
Does VEENA BOKKA, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VEENA BOKKA, OD's prescribing is 39% brand-name and 61% generic drugs by claim count, with $27K 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 VEENA BOKKA, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VEENA BOKKA, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Brimonidine Tartrate, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VEENA BOKKA, OD accept Medicare?
VEENA BOKKA, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 249 Part D claims and 60 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VEENA BOKKA, OD's credentials?
VEENA BOKKA, OD's NPI is 1487330239 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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