2026 NPPES data Vision Therapy Optometrist NPI 1598427155 OD
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ATHENA MEARS, OD

Vision Therapy Optometrist in GREENVILLE, South 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
13
Medicare Part D claims · Vision Therapy Optometrist avg: 209
Industry payments
$866.79
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ATHENA MEARS, OD is a Vision Therapy Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in GREENVILLE, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 13 claims . Industry payments of $866.79 across 10 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ATHENA MEARS, OD filed 13 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GREENVILLE, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ATHENA MEARS, OD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/12/2021

NPI 1598427155

Primary specialty

Vision Therapy Optometrist

Rare

369 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

13 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 209

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Vision Therapy Optometrist compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Vision Therapy Optometrist share within South Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Vision Therapy Optometrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Vision Therapy Optometrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Vision Therapy Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Vision Therapy 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).

ATHENA MEARS, OD is a Vision Therapy Optometrist provider practicing in GREENVILLE, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1598427155. 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.

ATHENA MEARS, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vision Therapy Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 3900 S HIGHWAY 14 BLDG D, GREENVILLE, SC, 29615, with a listed phone of (864) 235-5335. NPI 1598427155 was issued on 10/12/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MEARS 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 13 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend. 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.

Vision Therapy Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 369 enrolled providers across 42 states and an average of 209 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

3900 S HIGHWAY 14 BLDG D
GREENVILLE, SC 29615

Provider Details

NPI 1598427155
Specialty Vision Therapy Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/12/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ATHENA MEARS, 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.

HOPKINS EYE CENTER PA
GREENVILLE, SC

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 ATHENA MEARS, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$867

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

13
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
13
Total Day Supply
354
Generic Drug Cost
$455

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.38

Vision Therapy Optometrist Overview

How ATHENA MEARS, OD fits within the Vision Therapy Optometrist landscape nationally.

369
Vision Therapy Optometrist Providers in US
42
States with Vision Therapy Optometrist
209
Avg Claims per Provider

ATHENA MEARS, OD's 13 claims are below the specialty average of 209.

Nearby Vision Therapy Optometrist Providers in South Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ATHENA MEARS, OD's specialty?
ATHENA MEARS, OD specializes in Vision Therapy Optometrist and practices in GREENVILLE, South Carolina. Credentials: OD.
How much does ATHENA MEARS, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ATHENA MEARS, OD wrote 13 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is ATHENA MEARS, OD located?
ATHENA MEARS, OD is located at 3900 S HIGHWAY 14 BLDG D, GREENVILLE, SC, 29615. Phone: (864) 235-5335.
What is ATHENA MEARS, OD's NPI number?
ATHENA MEARS, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598427155, issued on 10/12/2021.
How many Vision Therapy Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 369 Vision Therapy Optometrist providers across 42 states in the US. The average Vision Therapy Optometrist provider writes 209 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does ATHENA MEARS, OD accept Medicare?
ATHENA MEARS, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 13 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ATHENA MEARS, OD's credentials?
ATHENA MEARS, OD's NPI is 1598427155 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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