2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1700879145 O.D.
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JAMES BEDSOLE, O.D.

Optometrist in PELL CITY, Alabama. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 360 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
49%
generic claims · 51% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.45/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.4K
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JAMES BEDSOLE, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in PELL CITY, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 360 beneficiaries — 51% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.45/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.4K across 19 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JAMES BEDSOLE, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.45 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,260 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JAMES BEDSOLE, O.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/30/2005

NPI 1700879145

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,260 390% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

97.45/100 14.350000000000009% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Optometrist share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JAMES BEDSOLE, O.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.45/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 97.45/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 97.45/100 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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JAMES BEDSOLE, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in PELL CITY, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1700879145. 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.

JAMES BEDSOLE, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 2020 MARTIN ST S, PELL CITY, AL, 35128, with a listed phone of (205) 884-2020. NPI 1700879145 was issued on 08/30/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BEDSOLE 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 1,260 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 360 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $152K in drug spend, split 51% brand-name and 49% 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 97.45/100 for the 2023 performance year, 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

2020 MARTIN ST S
PELL CITY, AL 35128

Provider Details

NPI 1700879145
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/30/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.45
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
97
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

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 JAMES BEDSOLE, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.4K

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 · Brand-heavy

JAMES BEDSOLE, O.D. — brand share 51.0%
Specialty average (est.)

51% brand-name claims vs 49% generic, on 1,260 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.

1,260
Total Claims
$152K
Total Drug Cost
360
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,384
Total Day Supply
66,789
Brand vs Generic
51% brand / 49% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$121K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K
Antibiotic Claims
48

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.57
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 136, 75-84: 141, 85+: 50

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
644
Timolol Maleate
96
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
61
Prednisolone Acetate
54
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
41
Restasis
Cyclosporine
36
Brimonidine Tartrate
29
Fluorometholone
29
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
24
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
23

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

Optometrist Overview

How JAMES BEDSOLE, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

JAMES BEDSOLE, O.D.'s 1,260 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES BEDSOLE, O.D.'s specialty?
JAMES BEDSOLE, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in PELL CITY, Alabama. Credentials: O.D..
How much does JAMES BEDSOLE, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES BEDSOLE, O.D. wrote 1,260 Medicare Part D claims totaling $152K in drug costs for 360 beneficiaries.
What is JAMES BEDSOLE, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JAMES BEDSOLE, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.45/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JAMES BEDSOLE, O.D. located?
JAMES BEDSOLE, O.D. is located at 2020 MARTIN ST S, PELL CITY, AL, 35128. Phone: (205) 884-2020.
What is JAMES BEDSOLE, O.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES BEDSOLE, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700879145, issued on 08/30/2005.
Does JAMES BEDSOLE, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES BEDSOLE, O.D.'s prescribing is 51% brand-name and 49% generic drugs by claim count, with $121K 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 JAMES BEDSOLE, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES BEDSOLE, 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 JAMES BEDSOLE, O.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES BEDSOLE, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,260 Part D claims and 360 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES BEDSOLE, O.D.'s credentials?
JAMES BEDSOLE, O.D.'s NPI is 1700879145 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.
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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