2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1609953827 O.D.
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CHARLES POPE, O.D.

Optometrist in CAMDEN, 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
592
Medicare Part D claims · 164 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

CHARLES POPE, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 592 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

0/100
MIPS score · -83 vs avg
592
Part D claims, 2023
78%
generic prescribing

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.

CHARLES POPE, 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

0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 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

What does the federal data show about CHARLES POPE, O.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/01/2006

NPI 1609953827

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

592 130% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% 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

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

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 0/100 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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CHARLES POPE, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 130 EAGLE AVE, CAMDEN, AR, 71701, with a listed phone of (870) 836-6886. NPI 1609953827 was issued on 11/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what POPE 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 592 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 164 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $36K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% 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 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), 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

130 EAGLE AVE
CAMDEN, AR 71701

Provider Details

NPI 1609953827
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/01/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHARLES POPE, 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.

CHARLES G POPE OD PA
MALVERN, AR

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CHARLES POPE, O.D. — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 592 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.

592
Total Claims
$36K
Total Drug Cost
164
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
791
Total Day Supply
21,257
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$22K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 36, 65-74: 81, 75-84: 31, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHARLES POPE, O.D. 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
Latanoprost
332
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
64
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
61
Travoprost
18
Prednisolone Acetate
16
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
14
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
12
Timolol Maleate
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How CHARLES POPE, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

CHARLES POPE, O.D.'s 592 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 POPE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHARLES POPE, O.D.'s specialty?
CHARLES POPE, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in CAMDEN, Arkansas. Credentials: O.D..
How much does CHARLES POPE, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHARLES POPE, O.D. wrote 592 Medicare Part D claims totaling $36K in drug costs for 164 beneficiaries.
What is CHARLES POPE, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CHARLES POPE, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHARLES POPE, O.D. located?
CHARLES POPE, O.D. is located at 130 EAGLE AVE, CAMDEN, AR, 71701. Phone: (870) 836-6886.
What is CHARLES POPE, O.D.'s NPI number?
CHARLES POPE, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609953827, issued on 11/01/2006.
Does CHARLES POPE, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHARLES POPE, O.D.'s prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $22K 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 CHARLES POPE, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHARLES POPE, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHARLES POPE, O.D. accept Medicare?
CHARLES POPE, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 592 Part D claims and 164 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHARLES POPE, O.D.'s credentials?
CHARLES POPE, O.D.'s NPI is 1609953827 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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