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2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1740286301 O.D.
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Optometrist in Opp, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 60,484 in Optometrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 295 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
60%
generic claims · 40% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · Penalty band
Industry payments
$296.82
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Kenny Blackston, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,204 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 0/100
- MIPS score · -83 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 60%
- generic prescribing
- $296.82
- 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.
Kenny Blackston, O.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Kenny Blackston, O.D. sits
This provider among optometrist peers
Across the 6,527 optometrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Kenny Blackston, O.D. writes more Part D claims than 89% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 0% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one optometrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Kenny Blackston, O.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Kenny Blackston, O.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
1,204 368% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
0/100 83.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Kenny Blackston, O.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 0/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Optometrist) - 0/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Kenny Blackston, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 102 W COVINGTON AVE, Opp, AL, 36467, with a listed phone of (334) 774-9396. NPI 1740286301 was issued on 06/28/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,204 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 295 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $186K in drug spend, split 40% brand-name and 60% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Optometrist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 60,484 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1740286301 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Optometrist |
| Credentials | O.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/28/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
Reporting: Individual
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 Kenny Blackston, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$297
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 · Above average
Kenny Blackston, O.D. - brand share 40.0%
Optometrist average
40% brand-name claims vs 60% generic, on 1,204 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.
1,204
Total Claims
$186K
Total Drug Cost
295
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,679
- Total Day Supply
- 44,428
- Brand vs Generic
- 40% brand / 60% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $158K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $28K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 28
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.21
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 34, 65-74: 139, 75-84: 98, 85+: 24
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kenny Blackston, O.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
261 claims
- Timolol Maleate
Timolol Maleate
161 claims
- Ketorolac Trometha… 72
Ketorolac Tromethamine
72 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate 72
Prednisolone Acetate
72 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 65
Brimonidine Tartrate
65 claims
- Restasis 49
Restasis
49 claims
- Alphagan P 47
Alphagan P
47 claims
- Moxifloxacin 44
Moxifloxacin
44 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 261 |
| Timolol Maleate | 161 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 72 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 72 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 65 |
| Restasis Cyclosporine | 49 |
| Alphagan P Brimonidine Tartrate | 47 |
| Moxifloxacin Moxifloxacin Hcl | 44 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 39 |
| Olopatadine Hcl | 31 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Optometrist Overview
How Kenny Blackston, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.
60,484
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider
Kenny Blackston, O.D.'s 1,204 claims are above the specialty average of 257.
Nearby Optometrist Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Blackston.
Dr. Juanakee Adams
O.D.
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Ronald Adcock
OD
Daphne, AL
Dr. Ronald Aderholt
O.D.
Oxford, AL
Dr. Tyrus Agee
OD
Fultondale, AL
Dr. Elise Agostinelli
OD
Birmingham, AL
Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Alabama medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Optometrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenny Blackston, O.D.'s specialty? ▼
Kenny Blackston, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in Opp, Alabama. Credentials: O.D..
How much does Kenny Blackston, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kenny Blackston, O.D. wrote 1,204 Medicare Part D claims totaling $186K in drug costs for 295 beneficiaries.
What is Kenny Blackston, O.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Kenny Blackston, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Kenny Blackston, O.D. located? ▼
Kenny Blackston, O.D. is located at 102 W COVINGTON AVE, Opp, AL, 36467. Phone: (334) 774-9396.
What is Kenny Blackston, O.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Kenny Blackston, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740286301, issued on 06/28/2005.
Does Kenny Blackston, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kenny Blackston, O.D.'s prescribing is 40% brand-name and 60% generic drugs by claim count, with $158K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 60,484 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 257 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kenny Blackston, O.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kenny Blackston, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Ketorolac Tromethamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kenny Blackston, O.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Kenny Blackston, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,204 Part D claims and 295 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kenny Blackston, O.D.'s credentials? ▼
Kenny Blackston, O.D.'s NPI is 1740286301 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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