2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1205459377 OD
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ELICK COMBS, OD

Optometrist in POWELL, Tennessee. 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
122
Medicare Part D claims · 76 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
54%
generic claims · 46% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
73.2085/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$193.81
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ELICK COMBS, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in POWELL, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 122 claims across 76 beneficiaries — 46% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.2085/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $193.81 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

ELICK COMBS, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.2085/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 122 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

73.2085/100
MIPS score · -10 vs avg
122
Part D claims, 2023
54%
generic prescribing
$193.81
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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ELICK COMBS, OD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

73 11th percentile higher than 11% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 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

ELICK COMBS, OD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/25/2020

NPI 1205459377

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

122 53% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

73.2085/100 9.891499999999994% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Optometrist share within Tennessee

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ELICK COMBS, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
73.2085/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 73.2085/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%73.2%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 73.2085/100 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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ELICK COMBS, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in POWELL, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1205459377. 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.

ELICK COMBS, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 221 E EMORY RD STE 103, POWELL, TN, 37849, with a listed phone of (865) 584-0905. NPI 1205459377 was issued on 05/25/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COMBS 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 122 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 76 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, split 46% brand-name and 54% 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 73.2085/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.0927, Cost 29.238), 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

221 E EMORY RD STE 103
POWELL, TN 37849

Provider Details

NPI 1205459377
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/25/2020

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

73.2085
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.0927
Quality
29.238
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ELICK COMBS, OD 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.

CAMPBELL CUNNINGHAM TAYLOR PC
KNOXVILLE, TN

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 ELICK COMBS, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$194

Largest payer

Bausch & Lomb Americas 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

ELICK COMBS, OD — brand share 46.0%
Specialty average (est.)

46% brand-name claims vs 54% generic, on 122 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.

122
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
76
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
184
Total Day Supply
4,450
Brand vs Generic
46% brand / 54% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$18K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
58% female / 42% 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
22
Prednisolone Acetate
20
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
13

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

Optometrist Overview

How ELICK COMBS, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

ELICK COMBS, OD's 122 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELICK COMBS, OD's specialty?
ELICK COMBS, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in POWELL, Tennessee. Credentials: OD.
How much does ELICK COMBS, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELICK COMBS, OD wrote 122 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 76 beneficiaries.
What is ELICK COMBS, OD's Medicare quality score?
ELICK COMBS, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.2085/100 (Quality: 86.0927, Cost: 29.238). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ELICK COMBS, OD located?
ELICK COMBS, OD is located at 221 E EMORY RD STE 103, POWELL, TN, 37849. Phone: (865) 584-0905.
What is ELICK COMBS, OD's NPI number?
ELICK COMBS, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205459377, issued on 05/25/2020.
Does ELICK COMBS, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ELICK COMBS, OD's prescribing is 46% brand-name and 54% 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 ELICK COMBS, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELICK COMBS, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELICK COMBS, OD accept Medicare?
ELICK COMBS, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 122 Part D claims and 76 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELICK COMBS, OD's credentials?
ELICK COMBS, OD's NPI is 1205459377 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

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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