2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1336124833 OD
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ALAN BYRD, OD

Optometrist in WILLOW SPRING, North Carolina. 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
773
Medicare Part D claims · 273 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
60%
generic claims · 40% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$123.5
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ALAN BYRD, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in WILLOW SPRING, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 773 claims across 273 beneficiaries — 40% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $123.5 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

ALAN BYRD, OD filed 773 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in WILLOW SPRING, North Carolina, prescribing 60% generic.

773
Part D claims, 2023
60%
generic prescribing
$123.5
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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ALAN BYRD, OD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/07/2005

NPI 1336124833

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

773 201% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Optometrist share within North Carolina

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

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).

ALAN BYRD, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in WILLOW SPRING, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1336124833. 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.

ALAN BYRD, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 8313 S NC 55 HWY, WILLOW SPRING, NC, 27592, with a listed phone of (919) 639-2020. NPI 1336124833 was issued on 12/07/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BYRD 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 773 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 273 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $183K in drug spend, split 40% brand-name and 60% 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

8313 S NC 55 HWY
WILLOW SPRING, NC 27592

Provider Details

NPI 1336124833
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/07/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALAN BYRD, 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.

DR ALAN L BYRD AND ASSOCIATES OD PA
LILLINGTON, NC
DR ALAN L BYRD AND ASSOCIATES OF ANGIER OD PA
WILLOW SPRING, NC
DR ALAN L BYRD AND ASSOCIATES OF ERWIN OD PA
DUNN, NC

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 ALAN BYRD, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$123

Largest payer

Notal Vision, 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

ALAN BYRD, OD — brand share 40.0%
Specialty average (est.)

40% brand-name claims vs 60% generic, on 773 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.

773
Total Claims
$183K
Total Drug Cost
273
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,054
Total Day Supply
27,070
Brand vs Generic
40% brand / 60% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$168K
Generic Drug Cost
$15K
Antibiotic Claims
22

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.53
Gender Split
72% female / 28% male
Age Distribution
<65: 38, 65-74: 111, 75-84: 86, 85+: 38

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
206
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
97
Restasis
Cyclosporine
94
Prednisolone Acetate
70
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
52
Brimonidine Tartrate
24
Dorzolamide Hcl
18
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
18
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
17
Doxycycline Hyclate
17

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

Optometrist Overview

How ALAN BYRD, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

ALAN BYRD, OD's 773 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BYRD.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALAN BYRD, OD's specialty?
ALAN BYRD, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in WILLOW SPRING, North Carolina. Credentials: OD.
How much does ALAN BYRD, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALAN BYRD, OD wrote 773 Medicare Part D claims totaling $183K in drug costs for 273 beneficiaries.
Where is ALAN BYRD, OD located?
ALAN BYRD, OD is located at 8313 S NC 55 HWY, WILLOW SPRING, NC, 27592. Phone: (919) 639-2020.
What is ALAN BYRD, OD's NPI number?
ALAN BYRD, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336124833, issued on 12/07/2005.
Does ALAN BYRD, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALAN BYRD, OD's prescribing is 40% brand-name and 60% generic drugs by claim count, with $168K 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 ALAN BYRD, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALAN BYRD, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALAN BYRD, OD accept Medicare?
ALAN BYRD, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 773 Part D claims and 273 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALAN BYRD, OD's credentials?
ALAN BYRD, OD's NPI is 1336124833 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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