2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1770558728 O.D.
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RAY HAGER, O.D.

Optometrist in SILER CITY, 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
771
Medicare Part D claims · 234 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

RAY HAGER, O.D. filed 771 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in SILER CITY, North Carolina, prescribing 68% generic.

771
Part D claims, 2023
68%
generic prescribing

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RAY HAGER, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

771 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 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 RAY HAGER, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/22/2006

NPI 1770558728

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

771 200% 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.

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).

RAY HAGER, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 1603 E 11TH ST, SILER CITY, NC, 27344, with a listed phone of (919) 742-5007. NPI 1770558728 was issued on 02/22/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HAGER 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 771 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 234 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $61K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% 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

1603 E 11TH ST
SILER CITY, NC 27344

Provider Details

NPI 1770558728
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/22/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

RAY HAGER, O.D. — brand share 32.0%
Specialty average (est.)

32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 771 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.

771
Total Claims
$61K
Total Drug Cost
234
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,313
Total Day Supply
35,215
Brand vs Generic
32% brand / 68% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$45K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.39
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 100, 75-84: 83, 85+: 40

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RAY HAGER, 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
305
Timolol Maleate
101
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
79
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
46
Travoprost
34
Prednisolone Acetate
25
Brimonidine Tartrate
23
Restasis
Cyclosporine
23
Rocklatan
Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost
22
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
16

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

Optometrist Overview

How RAY HAGER, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

RAY HAGER, O.D.'s 771 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 HAGER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RAY HAGER, O.D.'s specialty?
RAY HAGER, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in SILER CITY, North Carolina. Credentials: O.D..
How much does RAY HAGER, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RAY HAGER, O.D. wrote 771 Medicare Part D claims totaling $61K in drug costs for 234 beneficiaries.
Where is RAY HAGER, O.D. located?
RAY HAGER, O.D. is located at 1603 E 11TH ST, SILER CITY, NC, 27344. Phone: (919) 742-5007.
What is RAY HAGER, O.D.'s NPI number?
RAY HAGER, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770558728, issued on 02/22/2006.
Does RAY HAGER, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RAY HAGER, O.D.'s prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $45K 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 RAY HAGER, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RAY HAGER, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RAY HAGER, O.D. accept Medicare?
RAY HAGER, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 771 Part D claims and 234 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RAY HAGER, O.D.'s credentials?
RAY HAGER, O.D.'s NPI is 1770558728 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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