2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1083195374 OD
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Nicholas Carr, OD

Optometrist in Tecumseh, Michigan.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 60,484 in 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
36
Medicare Part D claims · 17 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
69%
generic claims · 31% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$97.09
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Nicholas Carr, OD filed 36 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in Tecumseh, Michigan, prescribing 69% generic.

36
Part D claims, 2023
69%
generic prescribing
$97.09
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.

Nicholas Carr, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

36 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. 2K+: 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 Nicholas Carr, OD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/24/2018

NPI 1083195374

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,484 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

36 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers
Behavior Technician - 21.4%Behavior Technician21.4%Clinical Social Worker - 5.8%Clinical Social Worker5.8%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.6%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.6%Physical Therapist - 3.4%Physical Therapist3.4%Social Worker - 3.4%Social Worker3.4%Pharmacist - 3%Pharmacist3%Optometrist - 0.7%Optometrist0.7%
Largest specialties in Michigan (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Optometrist. Verify directly:

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.

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).

Nicholas Carr, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 138 W CHICAGO BLVD, Tecumseh, MI, 49286, with a listed phone of (517) 423-2148. NPI 1083195374 was issued on 08/24/2018.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 36 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 17 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 31% brand-name and 69% generic by claim count.

Optometrist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 60,484 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

138 W CHICAGO BLVD
Tecumseh, MI 49286

Provider Details

NPI 1083195374
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/24/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Nicholas Carr, 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.

Bennett Optometry LLC
Ann Arbor, MI

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 Nicholas Carr, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$97

Largest payer

Astellas Pharma US 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.

License & disciplinary context - Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Nicholas Carr, OD. To verify Nicholas Carr, OD's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

Nicholas Carr, OD - brand share 31.0%
Optometrist average

31% brand-name claims vs 69% generic, on 36 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.

36
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
17
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
64
Total Day Supply
1,730
Brand vs Generic
31% brand / 69% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$8K
Generic Drug Cost
$763

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.84

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
12

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

Optometrist Overview

How Nicholas Carr, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

60,484
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider

Nicholas Carr, OD's 36 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Michigan

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

Compare 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 Michigan medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Optometrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nicholas Carr, OD's specialty?
Nicholas Carr, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in Tecumseh, Michigan. Credentials: OD.
How much does Nicholas Carr, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Nicholas Carr, OD wrote 36 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 17 beneficiaries.
Where is Nicholas Carr, OD located?
Nicholas Carr, OD is located at 138 W CHICAGO BLVD, Tecumseh, MI, 49286. Phone: (517) 423-2148.
What is Nicholas Carr, OD's NPI number?
Nicholas Carr, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083195374, issued on 08/24/2018.
Does Nicholas Carr, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Nicholas Carr, OD's prescribing is 31% brand-name and 69% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 60,484 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 257 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nicholas Carr, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nicholas Carr, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nicholas Carr, OD accept Medicare?
Nicholas Carr, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 36 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 Nicholas Carr, OD's credentials?
Nicholas Carr, OD's NPI is 1083195374 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

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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.