NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1609853878 O.D.
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Optometrist in Elkin, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 61,426 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
132
Medicare Part D claims · 32 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 279
Generic prescribing
67%
generic claims · 33% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Stephen Harrell, O.D. filed 132 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Optometrist in Elkin, North Carolina, prescribing 67% generic.
- 132
- Part D claims, 2024
- 67%
- generic prescribing
- ≥34th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Stephen Harrell, O.D.
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1609853878), first enumerated 12/28/2005.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 132 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1609853878 · Optometrist
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1609853878
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-MEGA 61K Optometrist
- RX-LIGHT 132
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,443 in North Carolina
- PHOTO-ENUM Randolph Brooks, O.D. · 2005
Stephen Harrell, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
132 ≥ 34th percentile 34% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Stephen Harrell, O.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
132 53% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Optometrist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1609853878 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Optometrist |
| Credentials | O.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/28/2005 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Stephen Harrell, O.D. - brand share 33.0%
Optometrist average
33% brand-name claims vs 67% generic, on 132 2024 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 2024.
132
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
32
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 204.767
- Total Day Supply
- 5,732
- Brand vs Generic
- 33% brand / 67% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $948
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.04
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 77 |
| Timolol Maleate | 32 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Optometrist Overview
How Stephen Harrell, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.
61,426
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
279
Avg Claims per Provider
Stephen Harrell, O.D.'s 132 claims are below the specialty average of 279.
Nationwide Optometrist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Harrell, both outside North Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
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 Harrell.
One of 1,443 Optometrist providers enrolled in North Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Charlotte Ablott
OD
Salisbury, NC
Dr. Eric Ablott
OD
Randleman, NC
Dr. John Adams
OD
Lumberton, NC
Dr. Rick Adams
OD
Rocky Mount, NC
Dr. William Adams
O.D.
Benson, NC
Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephen Harrell, O.D.'s specialty? ▼
Stephen Harrell, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in Elkin, North Carolina. Credentials: O.D..
How much does Stephen Harrell, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Stephen Harrell, O.D. wrote 132 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 32 beneficiaries.
Where is Stephen Harrell, O.D. located? ▼
Stephen Harrell, O.D. is located at 1816 N BRIDGE ST, Elkin, NC, 28621. Phone: (336) 835-2244.
What is Stephen Harrell, O.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Stephen Harrell, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609853878, issued on 12/28/2005.
Does Stephen Harrell, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Stephen Harrell, O.D.'s prescribing is 33% brand-name and 67% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 61,426 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 279 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Stephen Harrell, O.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Stephen Harrell, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Stephen Harrell, O.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Stephen Harrell, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 132 Part D claims and 32 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Stephen Harrell, O.D.'s credentials? ▼
Stephen Harrell, O.D.'s NPI is 1609853878 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
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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