2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1184681306 OD
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JAMES CHARLES, OD

Optometrist in EDMOND, Oklahoma. 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
58
Medicare Part D claims · 34 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
26%
generic claims · 74% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$74.35
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JAMES CHARLES, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in EDMOND, Oklahoma with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 58 claims across 34 beneficiaries — 74% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $74.35 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JAMES CHARLES, OD filed 58 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across EDMOND, Oklahoma. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JAMES CHARLES, OD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/01/2006

NPI 1184681306

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

58 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Oklahoma

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Oklahoma providers

Oklahoma providers

Optometrist share within Oklahoma

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

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.

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).

JAMES CHARLES, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in EDMOND, Oklahoma, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1184681306. 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 CHARLES, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 523 S SANTA FE AVE, EDMOND, OK, 73003, with a listed phone of (405) 330-1100. NPI 1184681306 was issued on 05/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHARLES 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 58 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 34 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 74% brand-name and 26% 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

523 S SANTA FE AVE
EDMOND, OK 73003

Provider Details

NPI 1184681306
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/01/2006

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 CHARLES, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$74

Largest payer

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, 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 CHARLES, OD — brand share 74.0%
Specialty average (est.)

74% brand-name claims vs 26% generic, on 58 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.

58
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
34
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
70
Total Day Supply
1,316
Brand vs Generic
74% brand / 26% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$14K
Generic Drug Cost
$426

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.69

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
28

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

Optometrist Overview

How JAMES CHARLES, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

JAMES CHARLES, OD's 58 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Oklahoma

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES CHARLES, OD's specialty?
JAMES CHARLES, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in EDMOND, Oklahoma. Credentials: OD.
How much does JAMES CHARLES, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES CHARLES, OD wrote 58 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 34 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES CHARLES, OD located?
JAMES CHARLES, OD is located at 523 S SANTA FE AVE, EDMOND, OK, 73003. Phone: (405) 330-1100.
What is JAMES CHARLES, OD's NPI number?
JAMES CHARLES, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184681306, issued on 05/01/2006.
Does JAMES CHARLES, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES CHARLES, OD's prescribing is 74% brand-name and 26% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K 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 CHARLES, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES CHARLES, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES CHARLES, OD accept Medicare?
JAMES CHARLES, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 58 Part D claims and 34 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES CHARLES, OD's credentials?
JAMES CHARLES, OD's NPI is 1184681306 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.
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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