2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1861124257 OD
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JOSEPH BLEVINS, OD

Optometrist in NORTH CANTON, Ohio. 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
81
Medicare Part D claims · 52 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
69%
generic claims · 31% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$38.18
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPH BLEVINS, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in NORTH CANTON, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 81 claims across 52 beneficiaries — 31% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $38.18 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOSEPH BLEVINS, OD filed 81 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NORTH CANTON, Ohio. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOSEPH BLEVINS, OD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/26/2022

NPI 1861124257

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

81 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Optometrist share within Ohio

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

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).

JOSEPH BLEVINS, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in NORTH CANTON, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1861124257. 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.

JOSEPH BLEVINS, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 907 SCHNEIDER ST SE, NORTH CANTON, OH, 44720, with a listed phone of (330) 499-1494. NPI 1861124257 was issued on 06/26/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLEVINS 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 81 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 52 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 31% brand-name and 69% 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

907 SCHNEIDER ST SE
NORTH CANTON, OH 44720

Provider Details

NPI 1861124257
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/26/2022

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH BLEVINS, 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.

BLEVINS AND BLEVINS, INC.
NORTH CANTON, OH

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 JOSEPH BLEVINS, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$38

Largest payer

CooperVision 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.

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOSEPH BLEVINS, OD. To verify JOSEPH BLEVINS, OD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

JOSEPH BLEVINS, OD — brand share 31.0%
Specialty average (est.)

31% brand-name claims vs 69% generic, on 81 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.

81
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
52
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
102
Total Day Supply
2,134
Brand vs Generic
31% brand / 69% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$820

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.92
Gender Split
79% female / 21% 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
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
36
Timolol Maleate
17
Latanoprost
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How JOSEPH BLEVINS, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

JOSEPH BLEVINS, OD's 81 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Ohio

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH BLEVINS, OD's specialty?
JOSEPH BLEVINS, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in NORTH CANTON, Ohio. Credentials: OD.
How much does JOSEPH BLEVINS, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH BLEVINS, OD wrote 81 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 52 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH BLEVINS, OD located?
JOSEPH BLEVINS, OD is located at 907 SCHNEIDER ST SE, NORTH CANTON, OH, 44720. Phone: (330) 499-1494.
What is JOSEPH BLEVINS, OD's NPI number?
JOSEPH BLEVINS, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861124257, issued on 06/26/2022.
Does JOSEPH BLEVINS, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH BLEVINS, OD's prescribing is 31% brand-name and 69% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K 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 JOSEPH BLEVINS, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH BLEVINS, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Timolol Maleate, Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH BLEVINS, OD accept Medicare?
JOSEPH BLEVINS, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 81 Part D claims and 52 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH BLEVINS, OD's credentials?
JOSEPH BLEVINS, OD's NPI is 1861124257 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.
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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