2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1235121153 OD
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SARAH GORDON, OD

Optometrist in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. 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
436
Medicare Part D claims · 134 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
52%
generic claims · 48% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$20.28
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SARAH GORDON, OD filed 436 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, prescribing 52% generic.

436
Part D claims, 2023
52%
generic prescribing
$20.28
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.

SARAH GORDON, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

436 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about SARAH GORDON, OD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/17/2005

NPI 1235121153

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

436 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Optometrist share within Alabama

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

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).

SARAH GORDON, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 13521 OLD HIGHWAY 280, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35242, with a listed phone of (205) 266-2137. NPI 1235121153 was issued on 08/17/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GORDON 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 436 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 134 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $96K in drug spend, split 48% brand-name and 52% 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

13521 OLD HIGHWAY 280
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242

Provider Details

NPI 1235121153
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/17/2005

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 SARAH GORDON, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$20

Largest payer

Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.

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

SARAH GORDON, OD — brand share 48.0%
Specialty average (est.)

48% brand-name claims vs 52% generic, on 436 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.

436
Total Claims
$96K
Total Drug Cost
134
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
684
Total Day Supply
18,376
Brand vs Generic
48% brand / 52% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$84K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Antibiotic Claims
57

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.90
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SARAH GORDON, OD 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
56
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
37
Restasis
Cyclosporine
29
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
21
Prednisolone Acetate
21
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
17
Amoxicillin
16
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
15
Timolol Maleate
15
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
14

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

Optometrist Overview

How SARAH GORDON, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

SARAH GORDON, OD's 436 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Alabama

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GORDON.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARAH GORDON, OD's specialty?
SARAH GORDON, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: OD.
How much does SARAH GORDON, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARAH GORDON, OD wrote 436 Medicare Part D claims totaling $96K in drug costs for 134 beneficiaries.
Where is SARAH GORDON, OD located?
SARAH GORDON, OD is located at 13521 OLD HIGHWAY 280, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35242. Phone: (205) 266-2137.
What is SARAH GORDON, OD's NPI number?
SARAH GORDON, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235121153, issued on 08/17/2005.
Does SARAH GORDON, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARAH GORDON, OD's prescribing is 48% brand-name and 52% generic drugs by claim count, with $84K 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 SARAH GORDON, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARAH GORDON, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Lumigan, Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARAH GORDON, OD accept Medicare?
SARAH GORDON, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 436 Part D claims and 134 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARAH GORDON, OD's credentials?
SARAH GORDON, OD's NPI is 1235121153 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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