2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1003831371 OD
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NICHOLAS BOLLIN, OD

Optometrist in BLUFFTON, South 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
427
Medicare Part D claims · 220 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
46%
generic claims · 54% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.8218/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$261.4
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NICHOLAS BOLLIN, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in BLUFFTON, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 427 claims across 220 beneficiaries — 54% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.8218/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $261.4 across 10 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NICHOLAS BOLLIN, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.8218 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 427 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NICHOLAS BOLLIN, OD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/13/2006

NPI 1003831371

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

427 66% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

82.8218/100 0.2781999999999982% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Optometrist share within South Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NICHOLAS BOLLIN, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.8218/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 82.8218/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 82.8218/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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NICHOLAS BOLLIN, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in BLUFFTON, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1003831371. 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.

NICHOLAS BOLLIN, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 3 MALPHRUS RD STE 101, BLUFFTON, SC, 29910, with a listed phone of (843) 837-9222. NPI 1003831371 was issued on 07/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BOLLIN 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 427 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 220 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $106K in drug spend, split 54% brand-name and 46% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 82.8218/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 85.2392), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

3 MALPHRUS RD STE 101
BLUFFTON, SC 29910

Provider Details

NPI 1003831371
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/13/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

82.8218
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
85.2392
Cost
49
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 NICHOLAS BOLLIN, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$261

Largest payer

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES 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

NICHOLAS BOLLIN, OD — brand share 54.0%
Specialty average (est.)

54% brand-name claims vs 46% generic, on 427 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.

427
Total Claims
$106K
Total Drug Cost
220
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
706
Total Day Supply
18,051
Brand vs Generic
54% brand / 46% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$99K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.34
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 111, 75-84: 68, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
105
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
105
Prednisolone Acetate
59
Restasis
Cyclosporine
42
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
27
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
15
Fluorometholone
12
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How NICHOLAS BOLLIN, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

NICHOLAS BOLLIN, OD's 427 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in South Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICHOLAS BOLLIN, OD's specialty?
NICHOLAS BOLLIN, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in BLUFFTON, South Carolina. Credentials: OD.
How much does NICHOLAS BOLLIN, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICHOLAS BOLLIN, OD wrote 427 Medicare Part D claims totaling $106K in drug costs for 220 beneficiaries.
What is NICHOLAS BOLLIN, OD's Medicare quality score?
NICHOLAS BOLLIN, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.8218/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 85.2392). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NICHOLAS BOLLIN, OD located?
NICHOLAS BOLLIN, OD is located at 3 MALPHRUS RD STE 101, BLUFFTON, SC, 29910. Phone: (843) 837-9222.
What is NICHOLAS BOLLIN, OD's NPI number?
NICHOLAS BOLLIN, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003831371, issued on 07/13/2006.
Does NICHOLAS BOLLIN, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICHOLAS BOLLIN, OD's prescribing is 54% brand-name and 46% generic drugs by claim count, with $99K 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 NICHOLAS BOLLIN, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICHOLAS BOLLIN, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICHOLAS BOLLIN, OD accept Medicare?
NICHOLAS BOLLIN, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 427 Part D claims and 220 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICHOLAS BOLLIN, OD's credentials?
NICHOLAS BOLLIN, OD's NPI is 1003831371 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.
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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