2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1073196093 OD
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Sarah Williford, OD

Optometrist in Decatur, Georgia.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 60,484 in Optometrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
153
Medicare Part D claims · 53 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
59%
generic claims · 41% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$488.1
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Sarah Williford, OD filed 153 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in Decatur, Georgia, prescribing 59% generic.

153
Part D claims, 2023
59%
generic prescribing
$488.1
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 Williford, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

153 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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. 2K+: 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 Williford, OD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/29/2021

NPI 1073196093

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,484 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

153 40% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers
Behavior Technician - 7.3%Behavior Technician7.3%Pharmacist - 5.1%Pharmacist5.1%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.8%Family Nurse Practitioner4.8%Physical Therapist - 3.9%Physical Therapist3.9%Professional Counselor - 3.6%Professional Counselor3.6%Optometrist - 0.9%Optometrist0.9%
Largest specialties in Georgia (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Optometrist. Verify directly:

How MIPS and board certification work

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 Williford, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 216 CHURCH ST, Decatur, GA, 30030, with a listed phone of (404) 378-3694. NPI 1073196093 was issued on 04/29/2021.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 153 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 53 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $33K in drug spend, split 41% brand-name and 59% generic by claim count.

Optometrist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 60,484 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

216 CHURCH ST
Decatur, GA 30030

Provider Details

NPI 1073196093
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/29/2021

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 Williford, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$488

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 Williford, OD - brand share 41.0%
Optometrist average

41% brand-name claims vs 59% generic, on 153 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.

153
Total Claims
$33K
Total Drug Cost
53
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
253
Total Day Supply
7,038
Brand vs Generic
41% brand / 59% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$27K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.98
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.

What Sarah Williford, 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
54
Timolol Maleate
14
Restasis
Cyclosporine
13

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

Optometrist Overview

How Sarah Williford, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

60,484
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider

Sarah Williford, OD's 153 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Georgia

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Georgia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Optometrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sarah Williford, OD's specialty?
Sarah Williford, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in Decatur, Georgia. Credentials: OD.
How much does Sarah Williford, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Sarah Williford, OD wrote 153 Medicare Part D claims totaling $33K in drug costs for 53 beneficiaries.
Where is Sarah Williford, OD located?
Sarah Williford, OD is located at 216 CHURCH ST, Decatur, GA, 30030. Phone: (404) 378-3694.
What is Sarah Williford, OD's NPI number?
Sarah Williford, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073196093, issued on 04/29/2021.
Does Sarah Williford, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Sarah Williford, OD's prescribing is 41% brand-name and 59% generic drugs by claim count, with $27K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 60,484 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 257 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sarah Williford, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sarah Williford, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sarah Williford, OD accept Medicare?
Sarah Williford, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 153 Part D claims and 53 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sarah Williford, OD's credentials?
Sarah Williford, OD's NPI is 1073196093 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

View source datasets and methodology notes
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.