2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1699846378 OD
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BETHANY JAMES, OD

Optometrist in OAKMONT, Pennsylvania. 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
341
Medicare Part D claims · 82 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
24%
generic claims · 76% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$34.61
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BETHANY JAMES, OD filed 341 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in OAKMONT, Pennsylvania, prescribing 24% generic.

341
Part D claims, 2023
24%
generic prescribing
$34.61
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.

BETHANY JAMES, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

341 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about BETHANY JAMES, OD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/13/2006

NPI 1699846378

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

341 33% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Optometrist share within Pennsylvania

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

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).

BETHANY JAMES, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 416 ALLEGHENY RIVER BLVD, OAKMONT, PA, 15139, with a listed phone of (412) 828-5333. NPI 1699846378 was issued on 11/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JAMES 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 341 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 82 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $171K in drug spend, split 76% brand-name and 24% 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

416 ALLEGHENY RIVER BLVD
OAKMONT, PA 15139

Provider Details

NPI 1699846378
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/13/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BETHANY JAMES, 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.

C AND LI PA INC
PITTSBURGH, PA

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 BETHANY JAMES, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$35

Largest payer

CooperVision 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.

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BETHANY JAMES, OD. To verify BETHANY JAMES, OD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

BETHANY JAMES, OD — brand share 76.0%
Specialty average (est.)

76% brand-name claims vs 24% generic, on 341 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.

341
Total Claims
$171K
Total Drug Cost
82
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
691
Total Day Supply
20,353
Brand vs Generic
76% brand / 24% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$152K
Generic Drug Cost
$20K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.26
Gender Split
82% female / 18% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What BETHANY JAMES, OD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
148
Cyclosporine
42
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
39
Latanoprost
21
Restasis
Cyclosporine
17

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

Optometrist Overview

How BETHANY JAMES, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

BETHANY JAMES, OD's 341 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Pennsylvania

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BETHANY JAMES, OD's specialty?
BETHANY JAMES, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in OAKMONT, Pennsylvania. Credentials: OD.
How much does BETHANY JAMES, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BETHANY JAMES, OD wrote 341 Medicare Part D claims totaling $171K in drug costs for 82 beneficiaries.
Where is BETHANY JAMES, OD located?
BETHANY JAMES, OD is located at 416 ALLEGHENY RIVER BLVD, OAKMONT, PA, 15139. Phone: (412) 828-5333.
What is BETHANY JAMES, OD's NPI number?
BETHANY JAMES, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699846378, issued on 11/13/2006.
Does BETHANY JAMES, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BETHANY JAMES, OD's prescribing is 76% brand-name and 24% generic drugs by claim count, with $152K 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 BETHANY JAMES, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BETHANY JAMES, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lumigan, Cyclosporine, Alphagan P. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BETHANY JAMES, OD accept Medicare?
BETHANY JAMES, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 341 Part D claims and 82 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BETHANY JAMES, OD's credentials?
BETHANY JAMES, OD's NPI is 1699846378 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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