NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1588720031 O.D.
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Optometrist in North Bend, 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
173
Medicare Part D claims · 39 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 279
Generic prescribing
65%
generic claims · 35% 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
James Cheslock, O.D. filed 173 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Optometrist in North Bend, Oregon, prescribing 65% generic.
- 173
- Part D claims, 2024
- 65%
- generic prescribing
- ≥34th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about James Cheslock, O.D.
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1588720031), first enumerated 12/29/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 173 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 1588720031 · Optometrist
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1588720031
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 61K Optometrist
- RX-LIGHT 173
- BOOK-LIGHT 916 in Oregon
- PHOTO-ENUM Fernando Chen, O.D. · 2006
James Cheslock, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
173 ≥ 34th percentile 34% 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 James Cheslock, O.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
173 38% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Oregon
How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Oregon providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1588720031 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Optometrist |
| Credentials | O.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/29/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
James Cheslock, O.D. - brand share 35.0%
Optometrist average
35% brand-name claims vs 65% generic, on 173 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.
173
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
39
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 235.667
- Total Day Supply
- 6,163
- Brand vs Generic
- 35% brand / 65% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.91
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 119 |
| Timolol Maleate | 24 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Optometrist Overview
How James Cheslock, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.
61,426
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
279
Avg Claims per Provider
James Cheslock, O.D.'s 173 claims are below the specialty average of 279.
Nationwide Optometrist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Cheslock, both outside Oregon 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 Oregon
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Oregon, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cheslock.
One of 916 Optometrist providers enrolled in Oregon, 5 are shown here.
Dr. James Adamek
OD
Eagle Point, OR
Dr. Brittany Adams
O.D.
Albany, OR
Dr. Makayla Adams
OD
Myrtle Creek, OR
Dr. Shelly Adams
O.D.
White City, OR
Dr. Samuel Adelman
O.D.
Happy Valley, OR
Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Cheslock, O.D.'s specialty? ▼
James Cheslock, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in North Bend, Oregon. Credentials: O.D..
How much does James Cheslock, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, James Cheslock, O.D. wrote 173 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 39 beneficiaries.
Where is James Cheslock, O.D. located? ▼
James Cheslock, O.D. is located at 1817 MEADE ST, North Bend, OR, 97459. Phone: (541) 756-2727.
What is James Cheslock, O.D.'s NPI number? ▼
James Cheslock, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588720031, issued on 12/29/2006.
Does James Cheslock, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
James Cheslock, O.D.'s prescribing is 35% brand-name and 65% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K 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 James Cheslock, O.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, James Cheslock, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Cheslock, O.D. accept Medicare? ▼
James Cheslock, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 173 Part D claims and 39 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Cheslock, O.D.'s credentials? ▼
James Cheslock, O.D.'s NPI is 1588720031 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
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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