2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1518122159 OD
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ZAKIYA NICKS, OD

Optometrist in MEMPHIS, Tennessee. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 391 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
59%
generic claims · 41% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.9348/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$738.72
30 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ZAKIYA NICKS, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.9348/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,105 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

92.9348/100
MIPS score · +10 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
59%
generic prescribing
$738.72
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.

ZAKIYA NICKS, 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 32% higher than 68% 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 ZAKIYA NICKS, OD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/23/2008

NPI 1518122159

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,105 330% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

92.9348/100 9.834800000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Optometrist share within Tennessee

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ZAKIYA NICKS, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.9348/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 92.9348/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.9%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 92.9348/100 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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ZAKIYA NICKS, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 1225 MADISON AVE, MEMPHIS, TN, 38104, with a listed phone of (901) 722-3250. NPI 1518122159 was issued on 07/23/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NICKS 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 1,105 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 391 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $190K in drug spend, split 41% brand-name and 59% 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 92.9348/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.3814), 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

1225 MADISON AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104

Provider Details

NPI 1518122159
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/23/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

92.9348
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.3814
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ZAKIYA NICKS, OD 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.

MARIETTA EYE CLINIC, PA
MARIETTA, GA

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 ZAKIYA NICKS, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$739

Largest payer

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES 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 · Above average

ZAKIYA NICKS, OD — brand share 41.0%
Specialty average (est.)

41% brand-name claims vs 59% generic, on 1,105 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.

1,105
Total Claims
$190K
Total Drug Cost
391
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,834
Total Day Supply
51,314
Brand vs Generic
41% brand / 59% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$171K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 186, 75-84: 142, 85+: 49

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ZAKIYA NICKS, OD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Latanoprost
391
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
122
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
66
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
64
Brimonidine Tartrate
52
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
49
Dorzolamide Hcl
42
Restasis
Cyclosporine
38
Prednisolone Acetate
36
Timolol Maleate
31

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

Optometrist Overview

How ZAKIYA NICKS, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

ZAKIYA NICKS, OD's 1,105 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ZAKIYA NICKS, OD's specialty?
ZAKIYA NICKS, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in MEMPHIS, Tennessee. Credentials: OD.
How much does ZAKIYA NICKS, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ZAKIYA NICKS, OD wrote 1,105 Medicare Part D claims totaling $190K in drug costs for 391 beneficiaries.
What is ZAKIYA NICKS, OD's Medicare quality score?
ZAKIYA NICKS, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.9348/100 (Quality: 80.3814). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ZAKIYA NICKS, OD located?
ZAKIYA NICKS, OD is located at 1225 MADISON AVE, MEMPHIS, TN, 38104. Phone: (901) 722-3250.
What is ZAKIYA NICKS, OD's NPI number?
ZAKIYA NICKS, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518122159, issued on 07/23/2008.
Does ZAKIYA NICKS, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ZAKIYA NICKS, OD's prescribing is 41% brand-name and 59% generic drugs by claim count, with $171K 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 ZAKIYA NICKS, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ZAKIYA NICKS, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Lumigan, Erythromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ZAKIYA NICKS, OD accept Medicare?
ZAKIYA NICKS, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,105 Part D claims and 391 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ZAKIYA NICKS, OD's credentials?
ZAKIYA NICKS, OD's NPI is 1518122159 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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