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BARRY HARRIS, O.D.

Optometrist in PARAGOULD, Arkansas. 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
382
Medicare Part D claims · 102 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
64%
generic claims · 36% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
10/100
▼ 73 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$90.16
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BARRY HARRIS, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in PARAGOULD, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 382 claims across 102 beneficiaries — 36% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 10/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $90.16 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

BARRY HARRIS, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 10/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 382 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

10/100
MIPS score · -73 vs avg
382
Part D claims, 2023
64%
generic prescribing
$90.16
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.

BARRY HARRIS, O.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

10 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

BARRY HARRIS, O.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/28/2006

NPI 1912911645

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

382 49% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

10/100 73.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Optometrist share within Arkansas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BARRY HARRIS, O.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
10/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 10/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%10%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 10/100 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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BARRY HARRIS, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in PARAGOULD, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1912911645. 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.

BARRY HARRIS, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 901 LINWOOD DR, PARAGOULD, AR, 72450, with a listed phone of (870) 239-2251. NPI 1912911645 was issued on 07/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HARRIS 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 382 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 102 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $35K in drug spend, split 36% brand-name and 64% 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 10/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 20), 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

901 LINWOOD DR
PARAGOULD, AR 72450

Provider Details

NPI 1912911645
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/28/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

10
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
20
Quality

Reporting: Individual

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 BARRY HARRIS, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$90

Largest payer

BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS 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

BARRY HARRIS, O.D. — brand share 36.0%
Specialty average (est.)

36% brand-name claims vs 64% generic, on 382 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.

382
Total Claims
$35K
Total Drug Cost
102
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
533
Total Day Supply
14,663
Brand vs Generic
36% brand / 64% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$29K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.06
Gender Split
73% female / 27% 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
132
Timolol Maleate
60
Prednisolone Acetate
45
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
31
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
18
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
17
Travoprost
14
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
12
Restasis
Cyclosporine
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How BARRY HARRIS, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

BARRY HARRIS, O.D.'s 382 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Arkansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BARRY HARRIS, O.D.'s specialty?
BARRY HARRIS, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in PARAGOULD, Arkansas. Credentials: O.D..
How much does BARRY HARRIS, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BARRY HARRIS, O.D. wrote 382 Medicare Part D claims totaling $35K in drug costs for 102 beneficiaries.
What is BARRY HARRIS, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
BARRY HARRIS, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 10/100 (Quality: 20). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BARRY HARRIS, O.D. located?
BARRY HARRIS, O.D. is located at 901 LINWOOD DR, PARAGOULD, AR, 72450. Phone: (870) 239-2251.
What is BARRY HARRIS, O.D.'s NPI number?
BARRY HARRIS, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912911645, issued on 07/28/2006.
Does BARRY HARRIS, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BARRY HARRIS, O.D.'s prescribing is 36% brand-name and 64% generic drugs by claim count, with $29K 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 BARRY HARRIS, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BARRY HARRIS, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BARRY HARRIS, O.D. accept Medicare?
BARRY HARRIS, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 382 Part D claims and 102 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BARRY HARRIS, O.D.'s credentials?
BARRY HARRIS, O.D.'s NPI is 1912911645 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.
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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