2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1477529527 O.D.
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JAMES LAW, O.D.

Optometrist in STUART, Virginia. 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
100
Medicare Part D claims · 30 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
69%
generic claims · 31% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JAMES LAW, O.D. filed 100 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in STUART, Virginia, prescribing 69% generic.

100
Part D claims, 2023
69%
generic prescribing

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

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

100 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 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 LAW, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/28/2006

NPI 1477529527

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

100 61% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Optometrist share within Virginia

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

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 LAW, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 797 WOODLAND DR., STUART, VA, 24171, with a listed phone of (276) 694-7126. NPI 1477529527 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 LAW 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 100 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 30 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 31% brand-name and 69% 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

797 WOODLAND DR.
STUART, VA 24171

Provider Details

NPI 1477529527
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/28/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES LAW, 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.

PATRICK COUNTY EYE ASSOCIATES PC
STAURT, VA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

JAMES LAW, O.D. — brand share 31.0%
Specialty average (est.)

31% brand-name claims vs 69% generic, on 100 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.

100
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
30
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
164
Total Day Supply
4,589
Brand vs Generic
31% brand / 69% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.27

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
33
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
15

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

Optometrist Overview

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

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

JAMES LAW, O.D.'s 100 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES LAW, O.D.'s specialty?
JAMES LAW, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in STUART, Virginia. Credentials: O.D..
How much does JAMES LAW, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES LAW, O.D. wrote 100 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 30 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES LAW, O.D. located?
JAMES LAW, O.D. is located at 797 WOODLAND DR., STUART, VA, 24171. Phone: (276) 694-7126.
What is JAMES LAW, O.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES LAW, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477529527, issued on 02/28/2006.
Does JAMES LAW, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES LAW, O.D.'s prescribing is 31% brand-name and 69% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K 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 LAW, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES LAW, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES LAW, O.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES LAW, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 100 Part D claims and 30 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES LAW, O.D.'s credentials?
JAMES LAW, O.D.'s NPI is 1477529527 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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