2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1740280205 O.D.
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STEVE SULLINS, O.D.

Optometrist in MADISON, 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
304
Medicare Part D claims · 100 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$232.32
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

STEVE SULLINS, O.D. filed 304 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in MADISON, Alabama, prescribing 71% generic.

304
Part D claims, 2023
71%
generic prescribing
$232.32
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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STEVE SULLINS, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

304 Top 43% higher than 57% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about STEVE SULLINS, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/27/2005

NPI 1740280205

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

304 18% 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).

STEVE SULLINS, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 104 GIN OAKS CT, MADISON, AL, 35758, with a listed phone of (256) 464-6670. NPI 1740280205 was issued on 07/27/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SULLINS 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 304 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 100 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $38K in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% 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

104 GIN OAKS CT
MADISON, AL 35758

Provider Details

NPI 1740280205
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/27/2005

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 STEVE SULLINS, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$232

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

STEVE SULLINS, O.D. — brand share 29.0%
Specialty average (est.)

29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 304 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.

304
Total Claims
$38K
Total Drug Cost
100
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
504
Total Day Supply
13,313
Brand vs Generic
29% brand / 71% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$25K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What STEVE SULLINS, O.D. 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
120
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
32
Timolol Maleate
25
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
16
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
16
Travoprost
16

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

Optometrist Overview

How STEVE SULLINS, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

STEVE SULLINS, O.D.'s 304 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 SULLINS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEVE SULLINS, O.D.'s specialty?
STEVE SULLINS, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in MADISON, Alabama. Credentials: O.D..
How much does STEVE SULLINS, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEVE SULLINS, O.D. wrote 304 Medicare Part D claims totaling $38K in drug costs for 100 beneficiaries.
Where is STEVE SULLINS, O.D. located?
STEVE SULLINS, O.D. is located at 104 GIN OAKS CT, MADISON, AL, 35758. Phone: (256) 464-6670.
What is STEVE SULLINS, O.D.'s NPI number?
STEVE SULLINS, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740280205, issued on 07/27/2005.
Does STEVE SULLINS, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEVE SULLINS, O.D.'s prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $25K 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 STEVE SULLINS, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEVE SULLINS, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEVE SULLINS, O.D. accept Medicare?
STEVE SULLINS, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 304 Part D claims and 100 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEVE SULLINS, O.D.'s credentials?
STEVE SULLINS, O.D.'s NPI is 1740280205 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.

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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