2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1194815811 O.D.
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ANDRE BARON, O.D.

Optometrist in EAST ELLIJAY, Georgia. 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
207
Medicare Part D claims · 72 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
58%
generic claims · 42% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$17.12
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ANDRE BARON, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in EAST ELLIJAY, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 207 claims across 72 beneficiaries — 42% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $17.12 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ANDRE BARON, O.D. filed 207 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across EAST ELLIJAY, Georgia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ANDRE BARON, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/13/2006

NPI 1194815811

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

207 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Optometrist share within Georgia

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

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.

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ANDRE BARON, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in EAST ELLIJAY, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1194815811. 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.

ANDRE BARON, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 88 HIGHLAND XING, EAST ELLIJAY, GA, 30540, with a listed phone of (706) 635-1194. NPI 1194815811 was issued on 10/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARON 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 207 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 72 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $49K in drug spend, split 42% brand-name and 58% 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

88 HIGHLAND XING
EAST ELLIJAY, GA 30540

Provider Details

NPI 1194815811
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/13/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANDRE BARON, O.D. 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.

JUMPSTART FITNESS INC
BLUE RIDGE, 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 ANDRE BARON, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$17

Largest payer

Dompe US, 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

ANDRE BARON, O.D. — brand share 42.0%
Specialty average (est.)

42% brand-name claims vs 58% generic, on 207 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.

207
Total Claims
$49K
Total Drug Cost
72
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
339
Total Day Supply
9,207
Brand vs Generic
42% brand / 58% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$45K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.26
Gender Split
58% female / 42% 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
48
Timolol Maleate
21
Brimonidine Tartrate
17
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
17
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
14
Loteprednol Etabonate
13
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How ANDRE BARON, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

ANDRE BARON, O.D.'s 207 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANDRE BARON, O.D.'s specialty?
ANDRE BARON, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in EAST ELLIJAY, Georgia. Credentials: O.D..
How much does ANDRE BARON, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANDRE BARON, O.D. wrote 207 Medicare Part D claims totaling $49K in drug costs for 72 beneficiaries.
Where is ANDRE BARON, O.D. located?
ANDRE BARON, O.D. is located at 88 HIGHLAND XING, EAST ELLIJAY, GA, 30540. Phone: (706) 635-1194.
What is ANDRE BARON, O.D.'s NPI number?
ANDRE BARON, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194815811, issued on 10/13/2006.
Does ANDRE BARON, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANDRE BARON, O.D.'s prescribing is 42% brand-name and 58% generic drugs by claim count, with $45K 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 ANDRE BARON, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANDRE BARON, O.D.'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 ANDRE BARON, O.D. accept Medicare?
ANDRE BARON, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 207 Part D claims and 72 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANDRE BARON, O.D.'s credentials?
ANDRE BARON, O.D.'s NPI is 1194815811 with credentials O.D.. 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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