2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1457392466 OD
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MARK JACOBS, OD

Optometrist in ARDEN, North 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
86
Medicare Part D claims · 31 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
26%
generic claims · 74% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$122.77
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MARK JACOBS, OD filed 86 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in ARDEN, North Carolina, prescribing 26% generic.

86
Part D claims, 2023
26%
generic prescribing
$122.77
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.

MARK JACOBS, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

86 0th percentile higher than 0% 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 MARK JACOBS, OD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/09/2006

NPI 1457392466

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

86 67% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Optometrist share within North Carolina

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

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).

MARK JACOBS, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 300 JULIAN LN, ARDEN, NC, 28704, with a listed phone of (828) 650-2727. NPI 1457392466 was issued on 06/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JACOBS 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 86 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 31 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $37K in drug spend, split 74% brand-name and 26% 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

300 JULIAN LN
ARDEN, NC 28704

Provider Details

NPI 1457392466
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/09/2006

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 MARK JACOBS, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$123

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

MARK JACOBS, OD — brand share 74.0%
Specialty average (est.)

74% brand-name claims vs 26% generic, on 86 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.

86
Total Claims
$37K
Total Drug Cost
31
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
121
Total Day Supply
3,429
Brand vs Generic
74% brand / 26% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$32K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.93

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
26
Restasis
Cyclosporine
13

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

Optometrist Overview

How MARK JACOBS, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

MARK JACOBS, OD's 86 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in North Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARK JACOBS, OD's specialty?
MARK JACOBS, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in ARDEN, North Carolina. Credentials: OD.
How much does MARK JACOBS, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARK JACOBS, OD wrote 86 Medicare Part D claims totaling $37K in drug costs for 31 beneficiaries.
Where is MARK JACOBS, OD located?
MARK JACOBS, OD is located at 300 JULIAN LN, ARDEN, NC, 28704. Phone: (828) 650-2727.
What is MARK JACOBS, OD's NPI number?
MARK JACOBS, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457392466, issued on 06/09/2006.
Does MARK JACOBS, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARK JACOBS, OD's prescribing is 74% brand-name and 26% generic drugs by claim count, with $32K 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 MARK JACOBS, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARK JACOBS, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lumigan, Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARK JACOBS, OD accept Medicare?
MARK JACOBS, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 86 Part D claims and 31 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARK JACOBS, OD's credentials?
MARK JACOBS, OD's NPI is 1457392466 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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