2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1548248016 O.D.
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DAVID BLAIR, O.D.

Optometrist in BURLINGTON, Kentucky. 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
167
Medicare Part D claims · 35 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$100.34
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DAVID BLAIR, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in BURLINGTON, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 167 claims across 35 beneficiaries — 32% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $100.34 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DAVID BLAIR, O.D. filed 167 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BURLINGTON, Kentucky. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DAVID BLAIR, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/05/2006

NPI 1548248016

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

167 35% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Optometrist share within Kentucky

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

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).

DAVID BLAIR, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in BURLINGTON, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1548248016. 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.

DAVID BLAIR, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 1821 FLORENCE PIKE, BURLINGTON, KY, 41005, with a listed phone of (859) 586-3937. NPI 1548248016 was issued on 01/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLAIR 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 167 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 35 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $20K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% 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

1821 FLORENCE PIKE
BURLINGTON, KY 41005

Provider Details

NPI 1548248016
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/05/2006

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 DAVID BLAIR, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$100

Largest payer

Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, 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

DAVID BLAIR, O.D. — brand share 32.0%
Specialty average (est.)

32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 167 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.

167
Total Claims
$20K
Total Drug Cost
35
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
292
Total Day Supply
8,402
Brand vs Generic
32% brand / 68% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$18K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07

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
49
Timolol Maleate
30
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
26
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
22

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

Optometrist Overview

How DAVID BLAIR, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

DAVID BLAIR, O.D.'s 167 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID BLAIR, O.D.'s specialty?
DAVID BLAIR, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in BURLINGTON, Kentucky. Credentials: O.D..
How much does DAVID BLAIR, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID BLAIR, O.D. wrote 167 Medicare Part D claims totaling $20K in drug costs for 35 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID BLAIR, O.D. located?
DAVID BLAIR, O.D. is located at 1821 FLORENCE PIKE, BURLINGTON, KY, 41005. Phone: (859) 586-3937.
What is DAVID BLAIR, O.D.'s NPI number?
DAVID BLAIR, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548248016, issued on 01/05/2006.
Does DAVID BLAIR, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID BLAIR, O.D.'s prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $18K 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 DAVID BLAIR, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID BLAIR, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID BLAIR, O.D. accept Medicare?
DAVID BLAIR, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 167 Part D claims and 35 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID BLAIR, O.D.'s credentials?
DAVID BLAIR, O.D.'s NPI is 1548248016 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.
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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