2026 NPPES data Vision Therapy Optometrist NPI 1912310897 OD
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KATE TARVER, OD

Vision Therapy Optometrist in WEST COLUMBIA, South 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
78
Medicare Part D claims · 35 beneficiaries · Vision Therapy Optometrist avg: 209
Generic prescribing
36%
generic claims · 64% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$449.7
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KATE TARVER, OD is a Vision Therapy Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in WEST COLUMBIA, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 78 claims across 35 beneficiaries — 64% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $449.7 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KATE TARVER, OD filed 78 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WEST COLUMBIA, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KATE TARVER, OD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/09/2014

NPI 1912310897

Primary specialty

Vision Therapy Optometrist

Rare

369 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

78 63% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 209

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Vision Therapy Optometrist compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Vision Therapy Optometrist share within South Carolina

1. Vision Therapy Optometrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Vision Therapy Optometrist share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Vision Therapy Optometrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Vision Therapy Optometrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Vision Therapy Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Vision Therapy 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).

KATE TARVER, OD is a Vision Therapy Optometrist provider practicing in WEST COLUMBIA, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1912310897. 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.

KATE TARVER, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vision Therapy Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 3618 SUNSET BLVD STE A, WEST COLUMBIA, SC, 29169, with a listed phone of (803) 732-4099. NPI 1912310897 was issued on 06/09/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TARVER 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 78 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 35 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $41K in drug spend, split 64% brand-name and 36% 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.

Vision Therapy Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 369 enrolled providers across 42 states and an average of 209 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

3618 SUNSET BLVD STE A
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169

Provider Details

NPI 1912310897
Specialty Vision Therapy Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/09/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATE TARVER, 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.

VISION THERAPY INSTITUTE OF SC
WEST COLUMBIA, SC

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 KATE TARVER, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$450

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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

KATE TARVER, OD — brand share 64.0%
Specialty average (est.)

64% brand-name claims vs 36% generic, on 78 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.

78
Total Claims
$41K
Total Drug Cost
35
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
123
Total Day Supply
3,377
Brand vs Generic
64% brand / 36% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$39K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.01

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tyrvaya
Varenicline Tartrate
14

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

Vision Therapy Optometrist Overview

How KATE TARVER, OD fits within the Vision Therapy Optometrist landscape nationally.

369
Vision Therapy Optometrist Providers in US
42
States with Vision Therapy Optometrist
209
Avg Claims per Provider

KATE TARVER, OD's 78 claims are below the specialty average of 209.

Nearby Vision Therapy Optometrist Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as TARVER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATE TARVER, OD's specialty?
KATE TARVER, OD specializes in Vision Therapy Optometrist and practices in WEST COLUMBIA, South Carolina. Credentials: OD.
How much does KATE TARVER, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATE TARVER, OD wrote 78 Medicare Part D claims totaling $41K in drug costs for 35 beneficiaries.
Where is KATE TARVER, OD located?
KATE TARVER, OD is located at 3618 SUNSET BLVD STE A, WEST COLUMBIA, SC, 29169. Phone: (803) 732-4099.
What is KATE TARVER, OD's NPI number?
KATE TARVER, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912310897, issued on 06/09/2014.
Does KATE TARVER, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATE TARVER, OD's prescribing is 64% brand-name and 36% generic drugs by claim count, with $39K in brand drug costs.
How many Vision Therapy Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 369 Vision Therapy Optometrist providers across 42 states in the US. The average Vision Therapy Optometrist provider writes 209 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KATE TARVER, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATE TARVER, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tyrvaya. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATE TARVER, OD accept Medicare?
KATE TARVER, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 78 Part D claims and 35 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATE TARVER, OD's credentials?
KATE TARVER, OD's NPI is 1912310897 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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