2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1427068170 O.D.
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JAMES FALCONER, O.D.

Optometrist in ANCHORAGE, Alaska. 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
475
Medicare Part D claims · 132 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
47%
generic claims · 53% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$132.35
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JAMES FALCONER, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in ANCHORAGE, Alaska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 475 claims across 132 beneficiaries — 53% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $132.35 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JAMES FALCONER, O.D. filed 475 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ANCHORAGE, Alaska. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JAMES FALCONER, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/08/2006

NPI 1427068170

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

475 85% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Alaska

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Alaska providers

Alaska providers

Optometrist share within Alaska

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

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.

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JAMES FALCONER, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in ANCHORAGE, Alaska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1427068170. 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 FALCONER, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 1345 W 9TH AVE, ANCHORAGE, AK, 99501, with a listed phone of (907) 272-2557. NPI 1427068170 was issued on 08/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FALCONER 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 475 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 132 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $223K in drug spend, split 53% brand-name and 47% 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

1345 W 9TH AVE
ANCHORAGE, AK 99501

Provider Details

NPI 1427068170
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/08/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES FALCONER, O.D. 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.

ALASKA EYE CARE CENTERS APC
ANCHORAGE, AK
EYE CARE ASSOCIATES OF SC LLC
ANCHORAGE, AK

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

Total received

$132

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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 FALCONER, O.D. — brand share 53.0%
Specialty average (est.)

53% brand-name claims vs 47% generic, on 475 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.

475
Total Claims
$223K
Total Drug Cost
132
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,053
Total Day Supply
30,940
Brand vs Generic
53% brand / 47% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$198K
Generic Drug Cost
$26K
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.91
Gender Split
67% female / 33% 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
72
Restasis
Cyclosporine
43
Travoprost
39
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
38
Timolol Maleate
28
Tafluprost
Tafluprost/Pf
22
Cequa
Cyclosporine
21
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
20
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
19
Cyclosporine
13

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

Optometrist Overview

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

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

JAMES FALCONER, O.D.'s 475 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Alaska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES FALCONER, O.D.'s specialty?
JAMES FALCONER, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in ANCHORAGE, Alaska. Credentials: O.D..
How much does JAMES FALCONER, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES FALCONER, O.D. wrote 475 Medicare Part D claims totaling $223K in drug costs for 132 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES FALCONER, O.D. located?
JAMES FALCONER, O.D. is located at 1345 W 9TH AVE, ANCHORAGE, AK, 99501. Phone: (907) 272-2557.
What is JAMES FALCONER, O.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES FALCONER, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427068170, issued on 08/08/2006.
Does JAMES FALCONER, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES FALCONER, O.D.'s prescribing is 53% brand-name and 47% generic drugs by claim count, with $198K 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 FALCONER, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES FALCONER, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Restasis, Travoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES FALCONER, O.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES FALCONER, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 475 Part D claims and 132 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES FALCONER, O.D.'s credentials?
JAMES FALCONER, O.D.'s NPI is 1427068170 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.
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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