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2026 NPPES data Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist NPI 1770144495
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Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist in Little Rock, Arkansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 299 in Low Vision Rehabilitation 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
706
Medicare Part D claims · 166 beneficiaries · Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist avg: 296
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Mary James filed 706 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist in Little Rock, Arkansas, prescribing 75% generic.
- 706
- Part D claims, 2023
- 75%
- generic prescribing
- ≥71st
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Mary James's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
706 ≥ 71st percentile 71% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Mary James?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
706 139% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arkansas
How Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Mary James appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist provider at 4301 W MARKHAM ST # 523, Little Rock, AR, 72205, with a listed phone of (501) 686-5822. NPI 1770144495 was issued on 06/24/2019.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 706 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 166 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $73K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% generic by claim count.
Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 299 enrolled providers across 39 states and an average of 296 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 | 1770144495 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/24/2019 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Mary James 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.
University OF Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Mary James - brand share 25.0%
Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist average
25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 706 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.
706
Total Claims
$73K
Total Drug Cost
166
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 945
- Total Day Supply
- 25,665
- Brand vs Generic
- 25% brand / 75% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $57K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $16K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.72
- Gender Split
- 68% female / 32% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 44, 65-74: 76, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Mary James prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
292 claims
- Azelastine Hcl 95
Azelastine Hcl
95 claims
- Timolol Maleate 81
Timolol Maleate
81 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 42
Dorzolamide-Timolol
42 claims
- Restasis 39
Restasis
39 claims
- Erythromycin 36
Erythromycin
36 claims
- Travoprost 18
Travoprost
18 claims
- Olopatadine Hcl 16
Olopatadine Hcl
16 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 292 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 95 |
| Timolol Maleate | 81 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 42 |
| Restasis Cyclosporine | 39 |
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 36 |
| Travoprost | 18 |
| Olopatadine Hcl | 16 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 15 |
| Cyclosporine | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist Overview
How Mary James fits within the Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist landscape nationally.
299
Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist Providers in US
39
States with Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist
296
Avg Claims per Provider
Mary James's 706 claims are above the specialty average of 296.
Nearby Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist Providers in Arkansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as James.
Compare Low Vision Rehabilitation 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 Arkansas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary James's specialty? ▼
Mary James specializes in Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist and practices in Little Rock, Arkansas.
How much does Mary James prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Mary James wrote 706 Medicare Part D claims totaling $73K in drug costs for 166 beneficiaries.
Where is Mary James located? ▼
Mary James is located at 4301 W MARKHAM ST # 523, Little Rock, AR, 72205. Phone: (501) 686-5822.
What is Mary James's NPI number? ▼
Mary James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770144495, issued on 06/24/2019.
Does Mary James prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Mary James's prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $57K in brand drug costs.
How many Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 299 Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist providers across 39 states in the US. The average Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist provider writes 296 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Mary James prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Mary James's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Azelastine Hcl, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Mary James accept Medicare? ▼
Mary James appears in CMS Medicare data with 706 Part D claims and 166 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Mary James's credentials? ▼
Mary James's NPI is 1770144495. 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.
- 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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