2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1649241753 OD
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RICK ADAMS, OD

Optometrist in ROCKY MOUNT, 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
99
Medicare Part D claims · 37 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
56%
generic claims · 44% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$144.06
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RICK ADAMS, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in ROCKY MOUNT, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 99 claims across 37 beneficiaries — 44% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $144.06 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RICK ADAMS, OD filed 99 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ROCKY MOUNT, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

RICK ADAMS, OD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/27/2006

NPI 1649241753

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

99 61% 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).

RICK ADAMS, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in ROCKY MOUNT, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1649241753. 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.

RICK ADAMS, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 3044 SUNSET AVE, ROCKY MOUNT, NC, 27804, with a listed phone of (252) 443-7011. NPI 1649241753 was issued on 01/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ADAMS 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 99 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 37 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $25K in drug spend, split 44% brand-name and 56% 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

3044 SUNSET AVE
ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27804

Provider Details

NPI 1649241753
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/27/2006

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 RICK ADAMS, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$144

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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

RICK ADAMS, OD — brand share 44.0%
Specialty average (est.)

44% brand-name claims vs 56% generic, on 99 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.

99
Total Claims
$25K
Total Drug Cost
37
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
157
Total Day Supply
4,530
Brand vs Generic
44% brand / 56% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$24K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
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
40
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
15

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

Optometrist Overview

How RICK ADAMS, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

RICK ADAMS, OD's 99 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 ADAMS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICK ADAMS, OD's specialty?
RICK ADAMS, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in ROCKY MOUNT, North Carolina. Credentials: OD.
How much does RICK ADAMS, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICK ADAMS, OD wrote 99 Medicare Part D claims totaling $25K in drug costs for 37 beneficiaries.
Where is RICK ADAMS, OD located?
RICK ADAMS, OD is located at 3044 SUNSET AVE, ROCKY MOUNT, NC, 27804. Phone: (252) 443-7011.
What is RICK ADAMS, OD's NPI number?
RICK ADAMS, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649241753, issued on 01/27/2006.
Does RICK ADAMS, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICK ADAMS, OD's prescribing is 44% brand-name and 56% generic drugs by claim count, with $24K 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 RICK ADAMS, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICK ADAMS, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICK ADAMS, OD accept Medicare?
RICK ADAMS, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 99 Part D claims and 37 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICK ADAMS, OD's credentials?
RICK ADAMS, OD's NPI is 1649241753 with credentials OD. 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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