2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1710968805 OD
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JOHN MILLER, OD

Optometrist in SOUTHERN PINES, 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 · 464 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
52%
generic claims · 48% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
77.6281/100
▼ 5 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

JOHN MILLER, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.6281/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,333 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

77.6281/100
MIPS score · -5 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
52%
generic prescribing

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.

JOHN MILLER, OD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

78 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 JOHN MILLER, OD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/07/2005

NPI 1710968805

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,333 419% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

77.6281/100 5.471899999999991% 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

JOHN MILLER, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
77.6281/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 77.6281/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%77.6%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 77.6281/100 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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JOHN MILLER, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 2170 MIDLAND RD, SOUTHERN PINES, NC, 28387, with a listed phone of (910) 295-2100. NPI 1710968805 was issued on 11/07/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MILLER 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 1,333 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 464 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $334K in drug spend, split 48% brand-name and 52% 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 77.6281/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 25.427), 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

2170 MIDLAND RD
SOUTHERN PINES, NC 28387

Provider Details

NPI 1710968805
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/07/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

77.6281
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
25.427
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN MILLER, 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.

CAROLINA EYE ASSOCIATES INC
SOUTHERN PINES, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

JOHN MILLER, OD — brand share 48.0%
Specialty average (est.)

48% brand-name claims vs 52% generic, on 1,333 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.

1,333
Total Claims
$334K
Total Drug Cost
464
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,297
Total Day Supply
63,224
Brand vs Generic
48% brand / 52% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$305K
Generic Drug Cost
$29K
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 147, 75-84: 208, 85+: 87

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOHN MILLER, 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
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
166
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
159
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
129
Latanoprost
100
Dorzolamide Hcl
99
Brimonidine Tartrate
95
Restasis
Cyclosporine
69
Prednisolone Acetate
60
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
51
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
40

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

Optometrist Overview

How JOHN MILLER, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

JOHN MILLER, OD's 1,333 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 MILLER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN MILLER, OD's specialty?
JOHN MILLER, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in SOUTHERN PINES, North Carolina. Credentials: OD.
How much does JOHN MILLER, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN MILLER, OD wrote 1,333 Medicare Part D claims totaling $334K in drug costs for 464 beneficiaries.
What is JOHN MILLER, OD's Medicare quality score?
JOHN MILLER, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.6281/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 25.427). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOHN MILLER, OD located?
JOHN MILLER, OD is located at 2170 MIDLAND RD, SOUTHERN PINES, NC, 28387. Phone: (910) 295-2100.
What is JOHN MILLER, OD's NPI number?
JOHN MILLER, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710968805, issued on 11/07/2005.
Does JOHN MILLER, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN MILLER, OD's prescribing is 48% brand-name and 52% generic drugs by claim count, with $305K 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 MILLER, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN MILLER, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Erythromycin, Alphagan P, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN MILLER, OD accept Medicare?
JOHN MILLER, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,333 Part D claims and 464 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN MILLER, OD's credentials?
JOHN MILLER, OD's NPI is 1710968805 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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