2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1124691092
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DAVID BUTERBAUGH

Optometrist in WILMINGTON, North Carolina. 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
182
Medicare Part D claims · 75 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
62%
generic claims · 38% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.2K
24 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DAVID BUTERBAUGH is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in WILMINGTON, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 182 claims across 75 beneficiaries — 38% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.2K across 24 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DAVID BUTERBAUGH filed 182 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WILMINGTON, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DAVID BUTERBAUGH at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/20/2021

NPI 1124691092

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

182 29% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Optometrist share within North Carolina

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

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.

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DAVID BUTERBAUGH is a Optometrist provider practicing in WILMINGTON, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1124691092. 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 BUTERBAUGH appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider at 3501 OLEANDER DR STE 7, WILMINGTON, NC, 28403, with a listed phone of (910) 254-9292. NPI 1124691092 was issued on 07/20/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUTERBAUGH 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 182 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 75 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $39K in drug spend, split 38% brand-name and 62% 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

3501 OLEANDER DR STE 7
WILMINGTON, NC 28403

Provider Details

NPI 1124691092
Specialty Optometrist
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/20/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID BUTERBAUGH 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.

MYEYEDR OPTOMETRY OF NORTH CAROLINA 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 DAVID BUTERBAUGH. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.2K

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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 BUTERBAUGH — brand share 38.0%
Specialty average (est.)

38% brand-name claims vs 62% generic, on 182 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.

182
Total Claims
$39K
Total Drug Cost
75
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
289
Total Day Supply
7,688
Brand vs Generic
38% brand / 62% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$37K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
77% female / 23% 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
45
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
22
Restasis
Cyclosporine
22
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
18

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

Optometrist Overview

How DAVID BUTERBAUGH fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

DAVID BUTERBAUGH's 182 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BUTERBAUGH.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID BUTERBAUGH's specialty?
DAVID BUTERBAUGH specializes in Optometrist and practices in WILMINGTON, North Carolina.
How much does DAVID BUTERBAUGH prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID BUTERBAUGH wrote 182 Medicare Part D claims totaling $39K in drug costs for 75 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID BUTERBAUGH located?
DAVID BUTERBAUGH is located at 3501 OLEANDER DR STE 7, WILMINGTON, NC, 28403. Phone: (910) 254-9292.
What is DAVID BUTERBAUGH's NPI number?
DAVID BUTERBAUGH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124691092, issued on 07/20/2021.
Does DAVID BUTERBAUGH prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID BUTERBAUGH's prescribing is 38% brand-name and 62% generic drugs by claim count, with $37K 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 BUTERBAUGH prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID BUTERBAUGH's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Lumigan, Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID BUTERBAUGH accept Medicare?
DAVID BUTERBAUGH appears in CMS Medicare data with 182 Part D claims and 75 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID BUTERBAUGH's credentials?
DAVID BUTERBAUGH's NPI is 1124691092. 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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