2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1285986513 OD
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Geoffrey Knowles, OD

Optometrist in Dallas, Oregon.

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
323
Medicare Part D claims · 93 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 279
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

Geoffrey Knowles, OD filed 323 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Optometrist in Dallas, Oregon, prescribing 71% generic.

323
Part D claims, 2024
71%
generic prescribing
≥56th
pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)

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.

Federal trust snapshot

What official records show about Geoffrey Knowles, OD

Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.

  • Verified

    NPI registry status

    Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1285986513), first enumerated 10/10/2012.

    Source: CMS NPPES

  • Reported

    Medicare Part D participation

    Filed 323 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.

    Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF

  • Reported

    Hospital affiliations

    1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.

    Source: CMS Care Compare

  • Not in federal data

    Individual sanction lookup

    PlainDoctor does not publish per-provider disciplinary determinations. Confirm current license and any individual actions through the state medical board or FSMB verification service.

    Source: State medical board / FSMB

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CMS NPPES provider registry desk

NPI 1285986513 · Optometrist

NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM

  • NPI-10 1285986513
  • ENUM-MID 2012
  • TAX-MEGA 61K Optometrist
  • RX-LIGHT 323
  • BOOK-LIGHT 916 in Oregon
  • PHOTO-ENUM Truc Ly Tran, O.D. · 2012

Geoffrey Knowles, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally

323 ≥ 56th percentile 56% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands

0–200: 679,947 prescribers (48%). Below this entry. 200–400: 188,835 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 95,866 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 60,107 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 43,043 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 33,612 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 27,889 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 23,183 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,917 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 17,585 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 226,899 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 Geoffrey Knowles, OD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/10/2012

NPI 1285986513

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

61,426 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

323 16% vs specialty avg

2024 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 279

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers
Mental Health Counselor12.1%Massage Therapist4.8%Counselor3.8%Addiction (Substance Use Dis…3.5%Student in an Organized Heal…3.4%Clinical Social Worker3.4%Optometrist0.7%
Largest specialties in Oregon (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Optometrist. Verify directly:

How MIPS and board certification work

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).

Practice Address

506 MAIN ST
Dallas, OR 97338

Provider Details

NPI 1285986513
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/10/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Geoffrey Knowles, 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.

Polk Vision Clinics Inc
Dallas, OR

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 · Above average

Geoffrey Knowles, OD - brand share 29.0%
Optometrist average

29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 323 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.

323
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
93
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
489.9
Total Day Supply
12,986
Brand vs Generic
29% brand / 71% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.94
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Geoffrey Knowles, OD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2024
Drug Claims
Latanoprost
170
Brimonidine Tartrate
38
Prednisolone Acetate
22
Dorzolamide Hcl
21
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
20
Timolol Maleate
13

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

Optometrist Overview

How Geoffrey Knowles, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

61,426
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
279
Avg Claims per Provider

Geoffrey Knowles, OD's 323 claims are above the specialty average of 279.

Nationwide Optometrist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year

Two federal-record peer sets for Knowles, both outside Oregon so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Same NPPES enumeration year (2012)

Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Oregon

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

One of 916 Optometrist providers enrolled in Oregon, 5 are shown here.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Geoffrey Knowles, OD's specialty?
Geoffrey Knowles, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in Dallas, Oregon. Credentials: OD.
How much does Geoffrey Knowles, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2024, Geoffrey Knowles, OD wrote 323 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 93 beneficiaries.
Where is Geoffrey Knowles, OD located?
Geoffrey Knowles, OD is located at 506 MAIN ST, Dallas, OR, 97338. Phone: (503) 851-2547.
What is Geoffrey Knowles, OD's NPI number?
Geoffrey Knowles, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285986513, issued on 10/10/2012.
Does Geoffrey Knowles, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Geoffrey Knowles, OD's prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K 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 Geoffrey Knowles, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Geoffrey Knowles, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Brimonidine Tartrate, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Geoffrey Knowles, OD accept Medicare?
Geoffrey Knowles, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 323 Part D claims and 93 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Geoffrey Knowles, OD's credentials?
Geoffrey Knowles, OD's NPI is 1285986513 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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