2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1720135882 O.D.
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RICHARD FRY, O.D.

Optometrist in BEULAVILLE, 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
210
Medicare Part D claims · 76 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
62%
generic claims · 38% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

RICHARD FRY, O.D. filed 210 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in BEULAVILLE, North Carolina, prescribing 62% generic.

210
Part D claims, 2023
62%
generic prescribing

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RICHARD FRY, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

210 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

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 RICHARD FRY, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/04/2007

NPI 1720135882

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

210 18% 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).

RICHARD FRY, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in BEULAVILLE, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1720135882. 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.

RICHARD FRY, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 110 S THOMAS ST, BEULAVILLE, NC, 28518, with a listed phone of (910) 298-3001. NPI 1720135882 was issued on 01/04/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FRY 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 210 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 76 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $40K in drug spend, split 38% brand-name and 62% 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

110 S THOMAS ST
BEULAVILLE, NC 28518

Provider Details

NPI 1720135882
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/04/2007

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

RICHARD FRY, O.D. — brand share 38.0%
Specialty average (est.)

38% brand-name claims vs 62% generic, on 210 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.

210
Total Claims
$40K
Total Drug Cost
76
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
291
Total Day Supply
7,439
Brand vs Generic
38% brand / 62% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$35K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
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.

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
62
Restasis
Cyclosporine
37
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
23
Timolol Maleate
18
Brimonidine Tartrate
15
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
13

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

Optometrist Overview

How RICHARD FRY, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

RICHARD FRY, O.D.'s 210 claims are below 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 FRY.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD FRY, O.D.'s specialty?
RICHARD FRY, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in BEULAVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: O.D..
How much does RICHARD FRY, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD FRY, O.D. wrote 210 Medicare Part D claims totaling $40K in drug costs for 76 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD FRY, O.D. located?
RICHARD FRY, O.D. is located at 110 S THOMAS ST, BEULAVILLE, NC, 28518. Phone: (910) 298-3001.
What is RICHARD FRY, O.D.'s NPI number?
RICHARD FRY, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720135882, issued on 01/04/2007.
Does RICHARD FRY, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD FRY, O.D.'s prescribing is 38% brand-name and 62% generic drugs by claim count, with $35K 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 RICHARD FRY, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD FRY, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Restasis, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD FRY, O.D. accept Medicare?
RICHARD FRY, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 210 Part D claims and 76 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD FRY, O.D.'s credentials?
RICHARD FRY, O.D.'s NPI is 1720135882 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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