NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1992883243 OD
Verify on CMS → Dwight Avery, OD
Optometrist in Hazard, Kentucky.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 61,426 in 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
501
Medicare Part D claims · 130 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 279
Generic prescribing
62%
generic claims · 38% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Dwight Avery, OD filed 501 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Optometrist in Hazard, Kentucky, prescribing 62% generic.
- 501
- Part D claims, 2024
- 62%
- generic prescribing
- ≥65th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Dwight Avery, OD
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- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1992883243), first enumerated 11/02/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 501 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1992883243 · Optometrist
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1992883243
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 61K Optometrist
- RX-LIGHT 501
- BOOK-LIGHT 787 in Kentucky
- PHOTO-ENUM Steven Lessley · 2006
Dwight Avery, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
501 ≥ 65th percentile 65% of 1,416,883 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 · 2024
What does the federal data show about Dwight Avery, OD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
501 80% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Kentucky
How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1992883243 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Optometrist |
| Credentials | OD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/02/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Dwight Avery, OD - brand share 38.0%
Optometrist average
38% brand-name claims vs 62% generic, on 501 2024 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 2024.
501
Total Claims
$65K
Total Drug Cost
130
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 630.533
- Total Day Supply
- 16,384
- Brand vs Generic
- 38% brand / 62% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $61K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 16
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.16
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 18, 65-74: 69, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Dwight Avery, OD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
139 claims
- Lumigan
Lumigan
68 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
57 claims
- Combigan 32
Combigan
32 claims
- Neomycin-Polymyxin… 25
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
25 claims
- Azelastine Hcl 22
Azelastine Hcl
22 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 21
Brimonidine Tartrate
21 claims
- Alphagan P 15
Alphagan P
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 139 |
| Lumigan Bimatoprost | 68 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 57 |
| Combigan Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 32 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 25 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 22 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 21 |
| Alphagan P Brimonidine Tartrate | 15 |
| Rhopressa Netarsudil Mesylate | 14 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Optometrist Overview
How Dwight Avery, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.
61,426
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
279
Avg Claims per Provider
Dwight Avery, OD's 501 claims are above the specialty average of 279.
Nationwide Optometrist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Avery, both outside Kentucky so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Optometrist Providers in Kentucky
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kentucky, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Avery.
One of 787 Optometrist providers enrolled in Kentucky, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Thomas Abell
OD
Campbellsville, KY
Dr. Larry Abney
OD
Leitchfield, KY
Dr. John Adams
O.D.
Owensboro, KY
Dr. John Adams
O.D.
Winchester, KY
Dr. Kevin Adams
OD
Murray, KY
Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dwight Avery, OD's specialty? ▼
Dwight Avery, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in Hazard, Kentucky. Credentials: OD.
How much does Dwight Avery, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Dwight Avery, OD wrote 501 Medicare Part D claims totaling $65K in drug costs for 130 beneficiaries.
Where is Dwight Avery, OD located? ▼
Dwight Avery, OD is located at 941 N MAIN STREET, Hazard, KY, 41701. Phone: (606) 439-4010.
What is Dwight Avery, OD's NPI number? ▼
Dwight Avery, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992883243, issued on 11/02/2006.
Does Dwight Avery, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Dwight Avery, OD's prescribing is 38% brand-name and 62% generic drugs by claim count, with $61K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 61,426 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 279 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Dwight Avery, OD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dwight Avery, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Lumigan, Diclofenac Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Dwight Avery, OD accept Medicare? ▼
Dwight Avery, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 501 Part D claims and 130 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Dwight Avery, OD's credentials? ▼
Dwight Avery, OD's NPI is 1992883243 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
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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