2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1881665289 O.D.
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JOHN BURNS, O.D.

Optometrist in CLINTON, Maryland. 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
104
Medicare Part D claims · 29 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
54%
generic claims · 46% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$380.21
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOHN BURNS, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in CLINTON, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 104 claims across 29 beneficiaries — 46% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $380.21 across 8 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOHN BURNS, O.D. filed 104 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CLINTON, Maryland. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOHN BURNS, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/01/2006

NPI 1881665289

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

104 60% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Optometrist share within Maryland

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

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).

JOHN BURNS, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in CLINTON, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1881665289. 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.

JOHN BURNS, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 7801 OLD BRANCH AVE, CLINTON, MD, 20735, with a listed phone of (301) 868-9090. NPI 1881665289 was issued on 02/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BURNS 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 104 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 29 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K 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.

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

7801 OLD BRANCH AVE
CLINTON, MD 20735

Provider Details

NPI 1881665289
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/01/2006

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 JOHN BURNS, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$380

Largest payer

Dompe US, 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

JOHN BURNS, O.D. — brand share 46.0%
Specialty average (est.)

46% brand-name claims vs 54% generic, on 104 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.

104
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
29
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
175
Total Day Supply
5,000
Brand vs Generic
46% brand / 54% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$15K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

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
55

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

Optometrist Overview

How JOHN BURNS, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

JOHN BURNS, O.D.'s 104 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN BURNS, O.D.'s specialty?
JOHN BURNS, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in CLINTON, Maryland. Credentials: O.D..
How much does JOHN BURNS, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN BURNS, O.D. wrote 104 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 29 beneficiaries.
Where is JOHN BURNS, O.D. located?
JOHN BURNS, O.D. is located at 7801 OLD BRANCH AVE, CLINTON, MD, 20735. Phone: (301) 868-9090.
What is JOHN BURNS, O.D.'s NPI number?
JOHN BURNS, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881665289, issued on 02/01/2006.
Does JOHN BURNS, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN BURNS, O.D.'s prescribing is 46% brand-name and 54% generic drugs by claim count, with $15K 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 JOHN BURNS, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN BURNS, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN BURNS, O.D. accept Medicare?
JOHN BURNS, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 104 Part D claims and 29 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN BURNS, O.D.'s credentials?
JOHN BURNS, O.D.'s NPI is 1881665289 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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