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JAMES MEEHAN, O.D.

Optometrist in DECORAH, Iowa. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data shows

JAMES MEEHAN, O.D. is a Optometrist in DECORAH, Iowa, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.

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

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/07/2006

NPI 1144283680

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Optometrist share within Iowa

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

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 MEEHAN, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 805 MONTGOMERY ST, DECORAH, IA, 52101, with a listed phone of (563) 382-4279. NPI 1144283680 was issued on 04/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MEEHAN 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Optometrist providers operate outside Part D entirely.

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

805 MONTGOMERY ST
DECORAH, IA 52101

Provider Details

NPI 1144283680
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/07/2006

Optometrist Overview

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

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

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Iowa

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES MEEHAN, O.D.'s specialty?
JAMES MEEHAN, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in DECORAH, Iowa. Credentials: O.D..
Where is JAMES MEEHAN, O.D. located?
JAMES MEEHAN, O.D. is located at 805 MONTGOMERY ST, DECORAH, IA, 52101. Phone: (563) 382-4279.
What is JAMES MEEHAN, O.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES MEEHAN, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144283680, issued on 04/07/2006.
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.
Does JAMES MEEHAN, O.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES MEEHAN, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES MEEHAN, O.D.'s credentials?
JAMES MEEHAN, O.D.'s NPI is 1144283680 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.
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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