2026 NPPES data Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist NPI 1598843476 O.D.
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JEFFERY FORD, O.D.

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in MONTGOMERY, Alabama. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 207 beneficiaries · Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist avg: 235
Generic prescribing
47%
generic claims · 53% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$242.92
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JEFFERY FORD, O.D. is a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in MONTGOMERY, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 207 beneficiaries — 53% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $242.92 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

JEFFERY FORD, O.D. filed 1,130 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in MONTGOMERY, Alabama, prescribing 47% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
47%
generic prescribing
$242.92
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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JEFFERY FORD, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/01/2006

NPI 1598843476

Primary specialty

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist

Niche

1,549 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,130 381% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 235

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist share within Alabama

1. Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Corneal and Contact Management 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).

JEFFERY FORD, O.D. is a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider practicing in MONTGOMERY, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1598843476. 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.

JEFFERY FORD, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 1845 CHERRY ST, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36107, with a listed phone of (334) 420-5001. NPI 1598843476 was issued on 11/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FORD 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 1,130 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 207 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $321K 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.

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,549 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 235 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

1845 CHERRY ST
MONTGOMERY, AL 36107

Provider Details

NPI 1598843476
Specialty Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/01/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JEFFERY FORD, 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.

HEALTH SERVICES INC
MONTGOMERY, AL

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 JEFFERY FORD, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$243

Largest payer

Bausch & Lomb Americas 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 · Brand-heavy

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

53% brand-name claims vs 47% generic, on 1,130 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.

1,130
Total Claims
$321K
Total Drug Cost
207
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,717
Total Day Supply
49,187
Brand vs Generic
53% brand / 47% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$297K
Generic Drug Cost
$25K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 71, 65-74: 94, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

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
312
Restasis
Cyclosporine
182
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
172
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
87
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
68
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
47
Brimonidine Tartrate
37
Timolol Maleate
37
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
36
Dorzolamide Hcl
32

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

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Overview

How JEFFERY FORD, O.D. fits within the Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist landscape nationally.

1,549
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Providers in US
52
States with Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
235
Avg Claims per Provider

JEFFERY FORD, O.D.'s 1,130 claims are above the specialty average of 235.

Nearby Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JEFFERY FORD, O.D.'s specialty?
JEFFERY FORD, O.D. specializes in Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist and practices in MONTGOMERY, Alabama. Credentials: O.D..
How much does JEFFERY FORD, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JEFFERY FORD, O.D. wrote 1,130 Medicare Part D claims totaling $321K in drug costs for 207 beneficiaries.
Where is JEFFERY FORD, O.D. located?
JEFFERY FORD, O.D. is located at 1845 CHERRY ST, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36107. Phone: (334) 420-5001.
What is JEFFERY FORD, O.D.'s NPI number?
JEFFERY FORD, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598843476, issued on 11/01/2006.
Does JEFFERY FORD, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JEFFERY FORD, O.D.'s prescribing is 53% brand-name and 47% generic drugs by claim count, with $297K in brand drug costs.
How many Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,549 Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist providers across 52 states in the US. The average Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider writes 235 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JEFFERY FORD, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JEFFERY FORD, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Restasis, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JEFFERY FORD, O.D. accept Medicare?
JEFFERY FORD, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,130 Part D claims and 207 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JEFFERY FORD, O.D.'s credentials?
JEFFERY FORD, O.D.'s NPI is 1598843476 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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