2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1841555273 OD
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KURT JUNG, OD

Optometrist in MEMPHIS, 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
119
Medicare Part D claims · 36 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
59%
generic claims · 41% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$110.5
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KURT JUNG, OD filed 119 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in MEMPHIS, Tennessee, prescribing 59% generic.

119
Part D claims, 2023
59%
generic prescribing
$110.5
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.

KURT JUNG, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

119 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about KURT JUNG, OD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/11/2012

NPI 1841555273

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

119 54% 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).

KURT JUNG, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 650 NEW YORK ST, MEMPHIS, TN, 38104, with a listed phone of (901) 728-5858. NPI 1841555273 was issued on 07/11/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JUNG 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 119 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 36 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 41% brand-name and 59% 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

650 NEW YORK ST
MEMPHIS, TN 38104

Provider Details

NPI 1841555273
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/11/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KURT JUNG, 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.

KURT R. JUNG, OPTOMETRIST AND ASSOCIATES PLLC
MIDLOTHIAN, VA

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 KURT JUNG, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$111

Largest payer

Bausch & Lomb Americas 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 · Above average

KURT JUNG, OD — brand share 41.0%
Specialty average (est.)

41% brand-name claims vs 59% generic, on 119 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.

119
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
36
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
163
Total Day Supply
4,299
Brand vs Generic
41% brand / 59% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.76
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 KURT JUNG, OD 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
58
Timolol Maleate
15
Prednisolone Acetate
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How KURT JUNG, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

KURT JUNG, OD's 119 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 JUNG.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KURT JUNG, OD's specialty?
KURT JUNG, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in MEMPHIS, Tennessee. Credentials: OD.
How much does KURT JUNG, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KURT JUNG, OD wrote 119 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 36 beneficiaries.
Where is KURT JUNG, OD located?
KURT JUNG, OD is located at 650 NEW YORK ST, MEMPHIS, TN, 38104. Phone: (901) 728-5858.
What is KURT JUNG, OD's NPI number?
KURT JUNG, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841555273, issued on 07/11/2012.
Does KURT JUNG, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KURT JUNG, OD's prescribing is 41% brand-name and 59% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K 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 KURT JUNG, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KURT JUNG, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KURT JUNG, OD accept Medicare?
KURT JUNG, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 119 Part D claims and 36 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KURT JUNG, OD's credentials?
KURT JUNG, OD's NPI is 1841555273 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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