2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1447267976 O.D.
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PAUL EDWARDS, O.D.

Optometrist in MATHEWS, Virginia. 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
215
Medicare Part D claims · 84 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

PAUL EDWARDS, O.D. filed 215 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in MATHEWS, Virginia, prescribing 70% generic.

215
Part D claims, 2023
70%
generic prescribing

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.

PAUL EDWARDS, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

215 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about PAUL EDWARDS, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/01/2006

NPI 1447267976

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

215 16% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Optometrist share within Virginia

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

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).

PAUL EDWARDS, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 75 D MAIN STREET, MATHEWS, VA, 23109, with a listed phone of (804) 725-2430. NPI 1447267976 was issued on 08/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EDWARDS 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 215 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 84 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% 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

75 D MAIN STREET
MATHEWS, VA 23109

Provider Details

NPI 1447267976
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/01/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAUL EDWARDS, 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.

OLD DOMINION EYE CARE INC
KILMARNOCK, VA

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

PAUL EDWARDS, O.D. — brand share 30.0%
Specialty average (est.)

30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 215 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.

215
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
84
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
345
Total Day Supply
9,155
Brand vs Generic
30% brand / 70% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$11K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.96
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What PAUL EDWARDS, 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
108
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
29
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
18
Brimonidine Tartrate
13

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

Optometrist Overview

How PAUL EDWARDS, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

PAUL EDWARDS, O.D.'s 215 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL EDWARDS, O.D.'s specialty?
PAUL EDWARDS, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in MATHEWS, Virginia. Credentials: O.D..
How much does PAUL EDWARDS, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL EDWARDS, O.D. wrote 215 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 84 beneficiaries.
Where is PAUL EDWARDS, O.D. located?
PAUL EDWARDS, O.D. is located at 75 D MAIN STREET, MATHEWS, VA, 23109. Phone: (804) 725-2430.
What is PAUL EDWARDS, O.D.'s NPI number?
PAUL EDWARDS, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447267976, issued on 08/01/2006.
Does PAUL EDWARDS, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAUL EDWARDS, O.D.'s prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K 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 PAUL EDWARDS, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL EDWARDS, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Tobramycin-Dexamethasone, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL EDWARDS, O.D. accept Medicare?
PAUL EDWARDS, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 215 Part D claims and 84 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL EDWARDS, O.D.'s credentials?
PAUL EDWARDS, O.D.'s NPI is 1447267976 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.
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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