2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1235417304 OD
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WALTER COZZI, OD

Optometrist in AKRON, Ohio. 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
47
Medicare Part D claims · 26 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
64%
generic claims · 36% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

WALTER COZZI, OD filed 47 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in AKRON, Ohio, prescribing 64% generic.

47
Part D claims, 2023
64%
generic prescribing

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WALTER COZZI, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

47 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about WALTER COZZI, OD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/23/2011

NPI 1235417304

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

47 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Optometrist share within Ohio

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

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).

WALTER COZZI, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 512 CANTON RD, AKRON, OH, 44312, with a listed phone of (330) 784-1155. NPI 1235417304 was issued on 07/23/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COZZI 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 47 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 26 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, split 36% brand-name and 64% 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

512 CANTON RD
AKRON, OH 44312

Provider Details

NPI 1235417304
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/23/2011

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to WALTER COZZI, OD. To verify WALTER COZZI, OD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

WALTER COZZI, OD — brand share 36.0%
Specialty average (est.)

36% brand-name claims vs 64% generic, on 47 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.

47
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
26
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
57
Total Day Supply
1,266
Brand vs Generic
36% brand / 64% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$591

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
58.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.79
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Olopatadine Hcl
16

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

Optometrist Overview

How WALTER COZZI, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

WALTER COZZI, OD's 47 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Ohio

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WALTER COZZI, OD's specialty?
WALTER COZZI, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in AKRON, Ohio. Credentials: OD.
How much does WALTER COZZI, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WALTER COZZI, OD wrote 47 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 26 beneficiaries.
Where is WALTER COZZI, OD located?
WALTER COZZI, OD is located at 512 CANTON RD, AKRON, OH, 44312. Phone: (330) 784-1155.
What is WALTER COZZI, OD's NPI number?
WALTER COZZI, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235417304, issued on 07/23/2011.
Does WALTER COZZI, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WALTER COZZI, OD's prescribing is 36% brand-name and 64% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K 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 WALTER COZZI, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WALTER COZZI, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Olopatadine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WALTER COZZI, OD accept Medicare?
WALTER COZZI, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 47 Part D claims and 26 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WALTER COZZI, OD's credentials?
WALTER COZZI, OD's NPI is 1235417304 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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