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PHILIP BELL, O.D.

Optometrist in BURLINGTON, North 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 225 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: PHILIP BELL, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in BURLINGTON, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 225 beneficiaries — 29% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: PHILIP BELL, O.D. filed 1,309 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BURLINGTON, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

PHILIP BELL, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/16/2007

NPI 1447384714

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,309 409% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Optometrist share within North Carolina

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

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.

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PHILIP BELL, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in BURLINGTON, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1447384714. 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.

PHILIP BELL, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 925 S MAIN ST, BURLINGTON, NC, 27215, with a listed phone of (336) 228-8369. NPI 1447384714 was issued on 03/16/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BELL 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 1,309 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 225 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $93K in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% 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

925 S MAIN ST
BURLINGTON, NC 27215

Provider Details

NPI 1447384714
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/16/2007

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

PHILIP BELL, O.D. — brand share 29.0%
Specialty average (est.)

29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 1,309 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.

1,309
Total Claims
$93K
Total Drug Cost
225
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,985
Total Day Supply
54,507
Brand vs Generic
29% brand / 71% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$75K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 92, 75-84: 83, 85+: 38

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
598
Brimonidine Tartrate
146
Dorzolamide Hcl
118
Timolol Maleate
110
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
47
Vyzulta
Latanoprostene Bunod
42
Simbrinza
Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart
38
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
37
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
26
Rhopressa
Netarsudil Mesylate
22

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

Optometrist Overview

How PHILIP BELL, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

PHILIP BELL, O.D.'s 1,309 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 BELL.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PHILIP BELL, O.D.'s specialty?
PHILIP BELL, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in BURLINGTON, North Carolina. Credentials: O.D..
How much does PHILIP BELL, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PHILIP BELL, O.D. wrote 1,309 Medicare Part D claims totaling $93K in drug costs for 225 beneficiaries.
Where is PHILIP BELL, O.D. located?
PHILIP BELL, O.D. is located at 925 S MAIN ST, BURLINGTON, NC, 27215. Phone: (336) 228-8369.
What is PHILIP BELL, O.D.'s NPI number?
PHILIP BELL, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447384714, issued on 03/16/2007.
Does PHILIP BELL, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PHILIP BELL, O.D.'s prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $75K 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 PHILIP BELL, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PHILIP BELL, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Brimonidine Tartrate, Dorzolamide Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PHILIP BELL, O.D. accept Medicare?
PHILIP BELL, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,309 Part D claims and 225 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PHILIP BELL, O.D.'s credentials?
PHILIP BELL, O.D.'s NPI is 1447384714 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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