2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1932653722 O.D.
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ANDREW CARTER, O.D.

Optometrist in OPP, Alabama. 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
646
Medicare Part D claims · 221 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
65%
generic claims · 35% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$533.41
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ANDREW CARTER, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in OPP, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 646 claims across 221 beneficiaries — 35% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $533.41 across 11 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ANDREW CARTER, O.D. filed 646 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across OPP, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ANDREW CARTER, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/09/2016

NPI 1932653722

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

646 151% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Optometrist share within Alabama

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

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).

ANDREW CARTER, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in OPP, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1932653722. 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.

ANDREW CARTER, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 604 N MAIN ST, OPP, AL, 36467, with a listed phone of (334) 493-6600. NPI 1932653722 was issued on 08/09/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARTER 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 646 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 221 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $97K in drug spend, split 35% brand-name and 65% 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

604 N MAIN ST
OPP, AL 36467

Provider Details

NPI 1932653722
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/09/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANDREW CARTER, 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.

JOSHUA DRIVER PC
FLORALA, AL

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 ANDREW CARTER, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$533

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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

ANDREW CARTER, O.D. — brand share 35.0%
Specialty average (est.)

35% brand-name claims vs 65% generic, on 646 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.

646
Total Claims
$97K
Total Drug Cost
221
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
813
Total Day Supply
20,547
Brand vs Generic
35% brand / 65% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$86K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 93, 75-84: 82, 85+: 22

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
176
Timolol Maleate
77
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
72
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
55
Rocklatan
Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost
26
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
24
Prednisolone Acetate
24
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
21
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
16
Restasis
Cyclosporine
15

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

Optometrist Overview

How ANDREW CARTER, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

ANDREW CARTER, O.D.'s 646 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANDREW CARTER, O.D.'s specialty?
ANDREW CARTER, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in OPP, Alabama. Credentials: O.D..
How much does ANDREW CARTER, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANDREW CARTER, O.D. wrote 646 Medicare Part D claims totaling $97K in drug costs for 221 beneficiaries.
Where is ANDREW CARTER, O.D. located?
ANDREW CARTER, O.D. is located at 604 N MAIN ST, OPP, AL, 36467. Phone: (334) 493-6600.
What is ANDREW CARTER, O.D.'s NPI number?
ANDREW CARTER, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932653722, issued on 08/09/2016.
Does ANDREW CARTER, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANDREW CARTER, O.D.'s prescribing is 35% brand-name and 65% generic drugs by claim count, with $86K 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 ANDREW CARTER, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANDREW CARTER, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANDREW CARTER, O.D. accept Medicare?
ANDREW CARTER, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 646 Part D claims and 221 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANDREW CARTER, O.D.'s credentials?
ANDREW CARTER, O.D.'s NPI is 1932653722 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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