2026 NPPES data Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1649731456 MD
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YVONNE OKAKA, MD

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in NEW YORK, 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
820
Medicare Part D claims · 312 beneficiaries · Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
56%
generic claims · 44% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$967.93
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: YVONNE OKAKA, MD is a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NEW YORK, New York with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 820 claims across 312 beneficiaries — 44% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $967.93 across 12 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: YVONNE OKAKA, MD filed 820 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NEW YORK, New York. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

YVONNE OKAKA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

YVONNE OKAKA, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/26/2019

NPI 1649731456

Primary specialty

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Rare

354 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

820 72% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,962

Specialty distribution in New York

How Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within New York

1. Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — 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).

YVONNE OKAKA, MD is a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider practicing in NEW YORK, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1649731456. 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.

YVONNE OKAKA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1305 YORK AVE FL 11, NEW YORK, NY, 10021, with a listed phone of (646) 962-2020. NPI 1649731456 was issued on 03/26/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what OKAKA 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 820 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 312 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $145K in drug spend, split 44% brand-name and 56% 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.

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 354 enrolled providers across 42 states and an average of 2,962 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

1305 YORK AVE FL 11
NEW YORK, NY 10021

Provider Details

NPI 1649731456
Specialty Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/26/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where YVONNE OKAKA, MD 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.

NYU LANGONE HOSPITALS
★★★★★ 5/5
BROOKLYN, NY
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 330214
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
NEW YORK, NY

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 YVONNE OKAKA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$968

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 YVONNE OKAKA, MD. To verify YVONNE OKAKA, MD'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

YVONNE OKAKA, MD — brand share 44.0%
Specialty average (est.)

44% brand-name claims vs 56% generic, on 820 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.

820
Total Claims
$145K
Total Drug Cost
312
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,278
Total Day Supply
36,304
Brand vs Generic
44% brand / 56% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$125K
Generic Drug Cost
$20K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.39
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 118, 75-84: 128, 85+: 50

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
218
Timolol Maleate
63
Brimonidine Tartrate
60
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
54
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
49
Prednisolone Acetate
47
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
41
Ketorolac Tromethamine
26
Brinzolamide
24
Rhopressa
Netarsudil Mesylate
22

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

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview

How YVONNE OKAKA, MD fits within the Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.

354
Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
42
States with Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
2,962
Avg Claims per Provider

YVONNE OKAKA, MD's 820 claims are below the specialty average of 2,962.

Nearby Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in New York

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

Compare Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is YVONNE OKAKA, MD's specialty?
YVONNE OKAKA, MD specializes in Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in NEW YORK, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does YVONNE OKAKA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, YVONNE OKAKA, MD wrote 820 Medicare Part D claims totaling $145K in drug costs for 312 beneficiaries.
Where is YVONNE OKAKA, MD located?
YVONNE OKAKA, MD is located at 1305 YORK AVE FL 11, NEW YORK, NY, 10021. Phone: (646) 962-2020.
What is YVONNE OKAKA, MD's NPI number?
YVONNE OKAKA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649731456, issued on 03/26/2019.
Does YVONNE OKAKA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
YVONNE OKAKA, MD's prescribing is 44% brand-name and 56% generic drugs by claim count, with $125K in brand drug costs.
How many Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 354 Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers across 42 states in the US. The average Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider writes 2,962 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does YVONNE OKAKA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, YVONNE OKAKA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does YVONNE OKAKA, MD accept Medicare?
YVONNE OKAKA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 820 Part D claims and 312 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify YVONNE OKAKA, MD's credentials?
YVONNE OKAKA, MD's NPI is 1649731456 with credentials MD. 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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