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2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1811087786 O.D.
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Optometrist in Williamston, North Carolina.
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
677
Medicare Part D claims · 163 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$130.42
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Paulsen Arnold, O.D. filed 677 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in Williamston, North Carolina, prescribing 75% generic.
- 677
- Part D claims, 2023
- 75%
- generic prescribing
- $130.42
- 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.
Paulsen Arnold, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
677 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Paulsen Arnold, O.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
677 163% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Optometrist compares to other specialties among North Carolina 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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Paulsen Arnold, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 232 GREEN ST, Williamston, NC, 27892, with a listed phone of (252) 792-6611. NPI 1811087786 was issued on 10/13/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 677 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 163 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $69K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% 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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1811087786 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Optometrist |
| Credentials | O.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/13/2006 |
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 Paulsen Arnold, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$130
Largest payer
Glaukos Corporation
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
Paulsen Arnold, O.D. - brand share 25.0%
Optometrist average
25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 677 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.
677
Total Claims
$69K
Total Drug Cost
163
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 922
- Total Day Supply
- 24,717
- Brand vs Generic
- 25% brand / 75% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $46K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $23K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.37
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 29, 65-74: 78, 75-84: 45, 85+: 11
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Paulsen Arnold, O.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
263 claims
- Azelastine Hcl 66
Azelastine Hcl
66 claims
- Timolol Maleate 60
Timolol Maleate
60 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 56
Brimonidine Tartrate
56 claims
- Dorzolamide Hcl 38
Dorzolamide Hcl
38 claims
- Lumigan 25
Lumigan
25 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 19
Dorzolamide-Timolol
19 claims
- Erythromycin 18
Erythromycin
18 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 263 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 66 |
| Timolol Maleate | 60 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 56 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 38 |
| Lumigan Bimatoprost | 25 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 19 |
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 18 |
| Simbrinza Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart | 18 |
| Cyclosporine | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Optometrist Overview
How Paulsen Arnold, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.
60,484
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider
Paulsen Arnold, O.D.'s 677 claims are above the specialty average of 257.
Nearby Optometrist Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Arnold.
Dr. Charlotte Ablott
OD
Salisbury, NC
Dr. Eric Ablott
OD
Randleman, NC
Dr. John Adams
OD
Lumberton, NC
Dr. Rick Adams
OD
Rocky Mount, NC
Dr. William Adams
O.D.
Benson, NC
Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paulsen Arnold, O.D.'s specialty? ▼
Paulsen Arnold, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in Williamston, North Carolina. Credentials: O.D..
How much does Paulsen Arnold, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Paulsen Arnold, O.D. wrote 677 Medicare Part D claims totaling $69K in drug costs for 163 beneficiaries.
Where is Paulsen Arnold, O.D. located? ▼
Paulsen Arnold, O.D. is located at 232 GREEN ST, Williamston, NC, 27892. Phone: (252) 792-6611.
What is Paulsen Arnold, O.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Paulsen Arnold, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811087786, issued on 10/13/2006.
Does Paulsen Arnold, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Paulsen Arnold, O.D.'s prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $46K 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 Paulsen Arnold, O.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Paulsen Arnold, O.D.'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 Paulsen Arnold, O.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Paulsen Arnold, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 677 Part D claims and 163 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paulsen Arnold, O.D.'s credentials? ▼
Paulsen Arnold, O.D.'s NPI is 1811087786 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
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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