2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1942282199 O.D.
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JOSHUA HOLMES, O.D.

Optometrist in SAVANNAH, Georgia. 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
385
Medicare Part D claims · 129 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
43%
generic claims · 57% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$530.36
23 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOSHUA HOLMES, O.D. filed 385 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in SAVANNAH, Georgia, prescribing 43% generic.

385
Part D claims, 2023
43%
generic prescribing
$530.36
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.

JOSHUA HOLMES, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

385 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about JOSHUA HOLMES, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/15/2005

NPI 1942282199

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

385 50% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Optometrist share within Georgia

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

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).

JOSHUA HOLMES, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 1955 E MONTGOMERY CROSS RD, SAVANNAH, GA, 31406, with a listed phone of (912) 352-8029. NPI 1942282199 was issued on 11/15/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOLMES 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 385 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 129 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $148K in drug spend, split 57% brand-name and 43% 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

1955 E MONTGOMERY CROSS RD
SAVANNAH, GA 31406

Provider Details

NPI 1942282199
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/15/2005

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 JOSHUA HOLMES, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$530

Largest payer

Amgen 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 · Brand-heavy

JOSHUA HOLMES, O.D. — brand share 57.0%
Specialty average (est.)

57% brand-name claims vs 43% generic, on 385 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.

385
Total Claims
$148K
Total Drug Cost
129
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
560
Total Day Supply
14,851
Brand vs Generic
57% brand / 43% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$138K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOSHUA HOLMES, O.D. 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
Latanoprost
70
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
37
Restasis
Cyclosporine
34
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
26
Cyclosporine
24
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
24
Vyzulta
Latanoprostene Bunod
24
Loteprednol Etabonate
15
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
15
Doxycycline Monohydrate
14

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

Optometrist Overview

How JOSHUA HOLMES, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

JOSHUA HOLMES, O.D.'s 385 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSHUA HOLMES, O.D.'s specialty?
JOSHUA HOLMES, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in SAVANNAH, Georgia. Credentials: O.D..
How much does JOSHUA HOLMES, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSHUA HOLMES, O.D. wrote 385 Medicare Part D claims totaling $148K in drug costs for 129 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSHUA HOLMES, O.D. located?
JOSHUA HOLMES, O.D. is located at 1955 E MONTGOMERY CROSS RD, SAVANNAH, GA, 31406. Phone: (912) 352-8029.
What is JOSHUA HOLMES, O.D.'s NPI number?
JOSHUA HOLMES, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942282199, issued on 11/15/2005.
Does JOSHUA HOLMES, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSHUA HOLMES, O.D.'s prescribing is 57% brand-name and 43% generic drugs by claim count, with $138K 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 JOSHUA HOLMES, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSHUA HOLMES, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Xiidra, Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSHUA HOLMES, O.D. accept Medicare?
JOSHUA HOLMES, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 385 Part D claims and 129 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSHUA HOLMES, O.D.'s credentials?
JOSHUA HOLMES, O.D.'s NPI is 1942282199 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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