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2026 NPPES data Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist NPI 1902357791 O.D.
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Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in Florence, South Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,548 in Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
196
Medicare Part D claims · 61 beneficiaries · Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist avg: 235
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$639.46
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Boston Perkins, O.D. filed 196 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in Florence, South Carolina, prescribing 68% generic.
- 196
- Part D claims, 2023
- 68%
- generic prescribing
- $639.46
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥35th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Boston Perkins, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
196 ≥ 35th percentile 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Boston Perkins, O.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
196 17% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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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Boston Perkins, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 1945 W PALMETTO ST, Florence, SC, 29501, with a listed phone of (843) 679-1812. NPI 1902357791 was issued on 10/17/2016.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 196 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 61 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% generic by claim count.
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,548 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 235 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1902357791 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist |
| Credentials | O.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/17/2016 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Boston Perkins, 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.
Peterson Optometric Group PLLC
Wilmington, NC
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 Boston Perkins, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$639
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
Boston Perkins, O.D. - brand share 32.0%
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist average
32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 196 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.
196
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
61
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 293
- Total Day Supply
- 7,816
- Brand vs Generic
- 32% brand / 68% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $4K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.99
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Boston Perkins, O.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
105 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate 27
Prednisolone Acetate
27 claims
- Travoprost 17
Travoprost
17 claims
- Timolol Maleate 14
Timolol Maleate
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 105 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 27 |
| Travoprost | 17 |
| Timolol Maleate | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Overview
How Boston Perkins, O.D. fits within the Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist landscape nationally.
1,548
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Providers in US
52
States with Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
235
Avg Claims per Provider
Boston Perkins, O.D.'s 196 claims are below the specialty average of 235.
Nearby Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Perkins.
Dr. William Allen
O.D.
Charleston, SC
Dr. David Corcoran
O.D.
Greenville, SC
Dr. William Denton
OD, FAAO
Charleston, SC
Dr. Joseph Hopkins
O.D.
Anderson, SC
Dr. Barbara Horn
O.D.
Myrtle Beach, SC
Compare Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boston Perkins, O.D.'s specialty? ▼
Boston Perkins, O.D. specializes in Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist and practices in Florence, South Carolina. Credentials: O.D..
How much does Boston Perkins, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Boston Perkins, O.D. wrote 196 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 61 beneficiaries.
Where is Boston Perkins, O.D. located? ▼
Boston Perkins, O.D. is located at 1945 W PALMETTO ST, Florence, SC, 29501. Phone: (843) 679-1812.
What is Boston Perkins, O.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Boston Perkins, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902357791, issued on 10/17/2016.
Does Boston Perkins, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Boston Perkins, O.D.'s prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
How many Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,548 Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist providers across 52 states in the US. The average Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider writes 235 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Boston Perkins, O.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Boston Perkins, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Travoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Boston Perkins, O.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Boston Perkins, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 196 Part D claims and 61 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Boston Perkins, O.D.'s credentials? ▼
Boston Perkins, O.D.'s NPI is 1902357791 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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