2026 NPPES data Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist NPI 1518113737 O.D.
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PATRICK STOW, O.D.

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in COLUMBUS, Georgia. 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
246
Medicare Part D claims · 104 beneficiaries · Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist avg: 235
Generic prescribing
63%
generic claims · 37% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.6096/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$4.3K
40 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

PATRICK STOW, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.6096/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 246 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

92.6096/100
MIPS score · +10 vs avg
246
Part D claims, 2023
63%
generic prescribing
$4.3K
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.

PATRICK STOW, O.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

93 Top 32% higher than 68% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about PATRICK STOW, O.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/08/2008

NPI 1518113737

Primary specialty

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist

Niche

1,549 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

246 5% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 235

MIPS final score

92.6096/100 9.509600000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist share within Georgia

1. Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PATRICK STOW, O.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.6096/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist) — 92.6096/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.6%
MIPS final score (Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist) — 92.6096/100 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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PATRICK STOW, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 6600 WHITTLESEY BLVD BLDG A, COLUMBUS, GA, 31909, with a listed phone of (706) 323-3491. NPI 1518113737 was issued on 08/08/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STOW 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 246 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 104 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $59K in drug spend, split 37% brand-name and 63% 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 92.6096/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 75.3652), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,549 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 235 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

6600 WHITTLESEY BLVD BLDG A
COLUMBUS, GA 31909

Provider Details

NPI 1518113737
Specialty Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/08/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

92.6096
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
75.3652
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PATRICK STOW, O.D. 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.

WEST GEORGIA EYE CARE CENTER,P.A.
COLUMBUS, GA

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 PATRICK STOW, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$4.3K

Largest payer

BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS 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

PATRICK STOW, O.D. — brand share 37.0%
Specialty average (est.)

37% brand-name claims vs 63% generic, on 246 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.

246
Total Claims
$59K
Total Drug Cost
104
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
352
Total Day Supply
9,316
Brand vs Generic
37% brand / 63% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$51K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What PATRICK STOW, O.D. 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
73
Cyclosporine
23
Restasis
Cyclosporine
23
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
18
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
15

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

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Overview

How PATRICK STOW, O.D. fits within the Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist landscape nationally.

1,549
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Providers in US
52
States with Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
235
Avg Claims per Provider

PATRICK STOW, O.D.'s 246 claims are above the specialty average of 235.

Nearby Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PATRICK STOW, O.D.'s specialty?
PATRICK STOW, O.D. specializes in Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist and practices in COLUMBUS, Georgia. Credentials: O.D..
How much does PATRICK STOW, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PATRICK STOW, O.D. wrote 246 Medicare Part D claims totaling $59K in drug costs for 104 beneficiaries.
What is PATRICK STOW, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
PATRICK STOW, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.6096/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 75.3652). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is PATRICK STOW, O.D. located?
PATRICK STOW, O.D. is located at 6600 WHITTLESEY BLVD BLDG A, COLUMBUS, GA, 31909. Phone: (706) 323-3491.
What is PATRICK STOW, O.D.'s NPI number?
PATRICK STOW, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518113737, issued on 08/08/2008.
Does PATRICK STOW, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PATRICK STOW, O.D.'s prescribing is 37% brand-name and 63% generic drugs by claim count, with $51K in brand drug costs.
How many Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,549 Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist providers across 52 states in the US. The average Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider writes 235 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PATRICK STOW, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PATRICK STOW, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Cyclosporine, Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PATRICK STOW, O.D. accept Medicare?
PATRICK STOW, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 246 Part D claims and 104 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PATRICK STOW, O.D.'s credentials?
PATRICK STOW, O.D.'s NPI is 1518113737 with credentials O.D.. 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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