2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1639386832 OD OPTOMETRIST
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STEVEN HOBBS, OD OPTOMETRIST

Optometrist in LAKE CITY, South 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 455 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$115.34
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: STEVEN HOBBS, OD OPTOMETRIST is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in LAKE CITY, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 455 beneficiaries — 24% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $115.34 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: STEVEN HOBBS, OD OPTOMETRIST filed 1,225 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LAKE CITY, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

STEVEN HOBBS, OD OPTOMETRIST at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/17/2007

NPI 1639386832

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,225 377% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Optometrist share within South Carolina

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

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STEVEN HOBBS, OD OPTOMETRIST is a Optometrist provider practicing in LAKE CITY, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD OPTOMETRIST. NPI: 1639386832. 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.

STEVEN HOBBS, OD OPTOMETRIST appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD OPTOMETRIST credentials at 339 WEST MAIN STREET, LAKE CITY, SC, 29560, with a listed phone of (843) 374-2040. NPI 1639386832 was issued on 05/17/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOBBS 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 1,225 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 455 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $69K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% 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

339 WEST MAIN STREET
LAKE CITY, SC 29560

Provider Details

NPI 1639386832
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD OPTOMETRIST
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/17/2007

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 STEVEN HOBBS, OD OPTOMETRIST. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$115

Largest payer

RxSight Inc

Most common payment type

Education

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 · Typical

STEVEN HOBBS, OD OPTOMETRIST — brand share 24.0%
Specialty average (est.)

24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 1,225 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.

1,225
Total Claims
$69K
Total Drug Cost
455
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,997
Total Day Supply
52,392
Brand vs Generic
24% brand / 76% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$50K
Generic Drug Cost
$20K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 99, 65-74: 234, 75-84: 106, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Brimonidine Tartrate
679
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
118
Prednisolone Acetate
106
Ofloxacin
94
Latanoprost
52
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
43
Timolol Maleate
40
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
17
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate
13
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
12

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

Optometrist Overview

How STEVEN HOBBS, OD OPTOMETRIST fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

STEVEN HOBBS, OD OPTOMETRIST's 1,225 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HOBBS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEVEN HOBBS, OD OPTOMETRIST's specialty?
STEVEN HOBBS, OD OPTOMETRIST specializes in Optometrist and practices in LAKE CITY, South Carolina. Credentials: OD OPTOMETRIST.
How much does STEVEN HOBBS, OD OPTOMETRIST prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEVEN HOBBS, OD OPTOMETRIST wrote 1,225 Medicare Part D claims totaling $69K in drug costs for 455 beneficiaries.
Where is STEVEN HOBBS, OD OPTOMETRIST located?
STEVEN HOBBS, OD OPTOMETRIST is located at 339 WEST MAIN STREET, LAKE CITY, SC, 29560. Phone: (843) 374-2040.
What is STEVEN HOBBS, OD OPTOMETRIST's NPI number?
STEVEN HOBBS, OD OPTOMETRIST's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639386832, issued on 05/17/2007.
Does STEVEN HOBBS, OD OPTOMETRIST prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEVEN HOBBS, OD OPTOMETRIST's prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $50K 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 STEVEN HOBBS, OD OPTOMETRIST prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEVEN HOBBS, OD OPTOMETRIST's most frequently prescribed drugs include Brimonidine Tartrate, Tobramycin-Dexamethasone, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEVEN HOBBS, OD OPTOMETRIST accept Medicare?
STEVEN HOBBS, OD OPTOMETRIST appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,225 Part D claims and 455 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEVEN HOBBS, OD OPTOMETRIST's credentials?
STEVEN HOBBS, OD OPTOMETRIST's NPI is 1639386832 with credentials OD OPTOMETRIST. 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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