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KRYSTAL BARTON, O.D.

Optometrist in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee. 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
28
Medicare Part D claims · 17 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
25%
generic claims · 75% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$16.03
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KRYSTAL BARTON, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 28 claims across 17 beneficiaries — 75% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $16.03 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KRYSTAL BARTON, O.D. filed 28 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across KNOXVILLE, Tennessee. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KRYSTAL BARTON, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/08/2007

NPI 1881734648

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

28 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Optometrist share within Tennessee

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

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).

KRYSTAL BARTON, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1881734648. 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.

KRYSTAL BARTON, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 7524 KINGSTON PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37919, with a listed phone of (865) 588-5601. NPI 1881734648 was issued on 02/08/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARTON 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 28 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 17 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, split 75% brand-name and 25% 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

7524 KINGSTON PIKE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

Provider Details

NPI 1881734648
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/08/2007

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 KRYSTAL BARTON, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$16

Largest payer

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, 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

KRYSTAL BARTON, O.D. — brand share 75.0%
Specialty average (est.)

75% brand-name claims vs 25% generic, on 28 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.

28
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
17
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
39
Total Day Supply
1,116
Brand vs Generic
75% brand / 25% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$15K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.95

Optometrist Overview

How KRYSTAL BARTON, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

KRYSTAL BARTON, O.D.'s 28 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRYSTAL BARTON, O.D.'s specialty?
KRYSTAL BARTON, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: O.D..
How much does KRYSTAL BARTON, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRYSTAL BARTON, O.D. wrote 28 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 17 beneficiaries.
Where is KRYSTAL BARTON, O.D. located?
KRYSTAL BARTON, O.D. is located at 7524 KINGSTON PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37919. Phone: (865) 588-5601.
What is KRYSTAL BARTON, O.D.'s NPI number?
KRYSTAL BARTON, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881734648, issued on 02/08/2007.
Does KRYSTAL BARTON, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KRYSTAL BARTON, O.D.'s prescribing is 75% brand-name and 25% generic drugs by claim count, with $15K 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.
Does KRYSTAL BARTON, O.D. accept Medicare?
KRYSTAL BARTON, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 28 Part D claims and 17 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRYSTAL BARTON, O.D.'s credentials?
KRYSTAL BARTON, O.D.'s NPI is 1881734648 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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