2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1063494763 OD
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JEFFREY SCHULTZ, OD

Optometrist in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina. 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 · 455 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
60%
generic claims · 40% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.5111/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$373.37
15 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JEFFREY SCHULTZ, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.5111/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,037 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

93.5111/100
MIPS score · +10 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
60%
generic prescribing
$373.37
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.

JEFFREY SCHULTZ, OD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

94 Top 29% higher than 71% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about JEFFREY SCHULTZ, OD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/17/2005

NPI 1063494763

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,037 304% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

93.5111/100 10.411100000000005% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Optometrist share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JEFFREY SCHULTZ, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.5111/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 93.5111/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.5%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 93.5111/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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JEFFREY SCHULTZ, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 1419 PATTON AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC, 28806, with a listed phone of (828) 254-3883. NPI 1063494763 was issued on 11/17/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SCHULTZ 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 1,037 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 455 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $205K in drug spend, split 40% brand-name and 60% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.5111/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.2392), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

1419 PATTON AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28806

Provider Details

NPI 1063494763
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/17/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

93.5111
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.2392
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JEFFREY SCHULTZ, OD 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.

ASHEVILLE EYE ASSOCIATES PLLC
ASHEVILLE, NC

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 JEFFREY SCHULTZ, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$373

Largest payer

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, 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

JEFFREY SCHULTZ, OD — brand share 40.0%
Specialty average (est.)

40% brand-name claims vs 60% generic, on 1,037 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.

1,037
Total Claims
$205K
Total Drug Cost
455
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,578
Total Day Supply
40,395
Brand vs Generic
40% brand / 60% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$190K
Generic Drug Cost
$16K
Antibiotic Claims
92

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 224, 75-84: 149, 85+: 51

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What JEFFREY SCHULTZ, OD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
185
Latanoprost
121
Prednisolone Acetate
118
Doxycycline Hyclate
79
Timolol Maleate
77
Restasis
Cyclosporine
50
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
48
Fluorometholone
47
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
27
Ofloxacin
26

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

Optometrist Overview

How JEFFREY SCHULTZ, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

JEFFREY SCHULTZ, OD's 1,037 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SCHULTZ.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JEFFREY SCHULTZ, OD's specialty?
JEFFREY SCHULTZ, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: OD.
How much does JEFFREY SCHULTZ, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JEFFREY SCHULTZ, OD wrote 1,037 Medicare Part D claims totaling $205K in drug costs for 455 beneficiaries.
What is JEFFREY SCHULTZ, OD's Medicare quality score?
JEFFREY SCHULTZ, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.5111/100 (Quality: 84.2392). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JEFFREY SCHULTZ, OD located?
JEFFREY SCHULTZ, OD is located at 1419 PATTON AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC, 28806. Phone: (828) 254-3883.
What is JEFFREY SCHULTZ, OD's NPI number?
JEFFREY SCHULTZ, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063494763, issued on 11/17/2005.
Does JEFFREY SCHULTZ, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JEFFREY SCHULTZ, OD's prescribing is 40% brand-name and 60% generic drugs by claim count, with $190K 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 JEFFREY SCHULTZ, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JEFFREY SCHULTZ, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JEFFREY SCHULTZ, OD accept Medicare?
JEFFREY SCHULTZ, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,037 Part D claims and 455 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JEFFREY SCHULTZ, OD's credentials?
JEFFREY SCHULTZ, OD's NPI is 1063494763 with credentials OD. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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