2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1215903125 O.D.
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JAMES HALE, O.D.

Optometrist in CORVALLIS, Oregon. 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
514
Medicare Part D claims · 120 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$991.61
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JAMES HALE, O.D. filed 514 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in CORVALLIS, Oregon, prescribing 71% generic.

514
Part D claims, 2023
71%
generic prescribing
$991.61
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

JAMES HALE, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

514 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about JAMES HALE, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/28/2006

NPI 1215903125

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

514 100% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Optometrist share within Oregon

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

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 HALE, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in CORVALLIS, Oregon, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1215903125. 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 HALE, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 1505 NW HARRISON BLVD, CORVALLIS, OR, 97330, with a listed phone of (541) 754-6222. NPI 1215903125 was issued on 02/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HALE 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 514 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 120 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $55K in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% 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

1505 NW HARRISON BLVD
CORVALLIS, OR 97330

Provider Details

NPI 1215903125
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/28/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES HALE, 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.

VALLEY EYE CARE PC
CORVALLIS, 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).

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 HALE, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$992

Largest payer

Lumenis BE 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 · Above average

JAMES HALE, O.D. — brand share 29.0%
Specialty average (est.)

29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 514 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.

514
Total Claims
$55K
Total Drug Cost
120
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,098
Total Day Supply
32,330
Brand vs Generic
29% brand / 71% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$38K
Generic Drug Cost
$16K
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.74
Gender Split
56% female / 44% 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
266
Timolol Maleate
79
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
32
Brimonidine Tartrate
22
Dorzolamide Hcl
21
Cyclosporine
14
Travoprost
13
Fluorometholone
11

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

Optometrist Overview

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

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

JAMES HALE, O.D.'s 514 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Oregon

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES HALE, O.D.'s specialty?
JAMES HALE, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in CORVALLIS, Oregon. Credentials: O.D..
How much does JAMES HALE, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES HALE, O.D. wrote 514 Medicare Part D claims totaling $55K in drug costs for 120 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES HALE, O.D. located?
JAMES HALE, O.D. is located at 1505 NW HARRISON BLVD, CORVALLIS, OR, 97330. Phone: (541) 754-6222.
What is JAMES HALE, O.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES HALE, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215903125, issued on 02/28/2006.
Does JAMES HALE, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES HALE, O.D.'s prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $38K 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 HALE, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES HALE, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES HALE, O.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES HALE, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 514 Part D claims and 120 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES HALE, O.D.'s credentials?
JAMES HALE, O.D.'s NPI is 1215903125 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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