2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1740214188 O.D.
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JERRY ELLINGTON, O.D.

Optometrist in HENDERSON, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 413 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
54%
generic claims · 46% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$36.2
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JERRY ELLINGTON, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,181 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
54%
generic prescribing
$36.2
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.

JERRY ELLINGTON, O.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

75 15th percentile higher than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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 JERRY ELLINGTON, O.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/10/2006

NPI 1740214188

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,181 749% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral 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

JERRY ELLINGTON, O.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 75/100 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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JERRY ELLINGTON, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in HENDERSON, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1740214188. 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.

JERRY ELLINGTON, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 560 DABNEY DRIVE, HENDERSON, NC, 27536, with a listed phone of (252) 438-6132. NPI 1740214188 was issued on 07/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ELLINGTON 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 2,181 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 413 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $193K in drug spend, split 46% brand-name and 54% 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, 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

560 DABNEY DRIVE
HENDERSON, NC 27536

Provider Details

NPI 1740214188
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/10/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JERRY ELLINGTON, 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.

FAMILY EYE CENTER OD PA
HENDERSON, 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 JERRY ELLINGTON, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$36

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 · Above average

JERRY ELLINGTON, O.D. — brand share 46.0%
Specialty average (est.)

46% brand-name claims vs 54% generic, on 2,181 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.

2,181
Total Claims
$193K
Total Drug Cost
413
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,047
Total Day Supply
78,824
Brand vs Generic
46% brand / 54% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$149K
Generic Drug Cost
$43K
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.46
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 157, 75-84: 137, 85+: 82

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
557
Fluorometholone
328
Brimonidine Tartrate
184
Timolol Maleate
149
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
142
Prednisolone Acetate
99
Dorzolamide Hcl
97
Azelastine Hcl
82
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
65
Restasis
Cyclosporine
56

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

Optometrist Overview

How JERRY ELLINGTON, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

JERRY ELLINGTON, O.D.'s 2,181 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 ELLINGTON.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JERRY ELLINGTON, O.D.'s specialty?
JERRY ELLINGTON, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in HENDERSON, North Carolina. Credentials: O.D..
How much does JERRY ELLINGTON, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JERRY ELLINGTON, O.D. wrote 2,181 Medicare Part D claims totaling $193K in drug costs for 413 beneficiaries.
What is JERRY ELLINGTON, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JERRY ELLINGTON, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JERRY ELLINGTON, O.D. located?
JERRY ELLINGTON, O.D. is located at 560 DABNEY DRIVE, HENDERSON, NC, 27536. Phone: (252) 438-6132.
What is JERRY ELLINGTON, O.D.'s NPI number?
JERRY ELLINGTON, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740214188, issued on 07/10/2006.
Does JERRY ELLINGTON, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JERRY ELLINGTON, O.D.'s prescribing is 46% brand-name and 54% generic drugs by claim count, with $149K 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 JERRY ELLINGTON, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JERRY ELLINGTON, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Fluorometholone, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JERRY ELLINGTON, O.D. accept Medicare?
JERRY ELLINGTON, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,181 Part D claims and 413 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JERRY ELLINGTON, O.D.'s credentials?
JERRY ELLINGTON, O.D.'s NPI is 1740214188 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.
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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