2026 NPPES data Sports Vision Optometrist NPI 1568436186 OD
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STUART THOMAS, OD

Sports Vision Optometrist in ATHENS, Georgia. 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
358
Medicare Part D claims · 74 beneficiaries · Sports Vision Optometrist avg: 168
Generic prescribing
64%
generic claims · 36% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$148.33
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

STUART THOMAS, OD filed 358 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Sports Vision Optometrist in ATHENS, Georgia, prescribing 64% generic.

358
Part D claims, 2023
64%
generic prescribing
$148.33
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.

STUART THOMAS, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

358 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 STUART THOMAS, OD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/13/2006

NPI 1568436186

Primary specialty

Sports Vision Optometrist

Rare

40 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

358 113% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 168

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Sports Vision Optometrist compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Sports Vision Optometrist share within Georgia

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Sports Vision Optometrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Sports Vision Optometrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Sports Vision Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Sports Vision 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).

STUART THOMAS, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Vision Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 1077 BAXTER ST, ATHENS, GA, 30606, with a listed phone of (706) 549-7757. NPI 1568436186 was issued on 02/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what THOMAS 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 358 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 74 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $82K in drug spend, split 36% brand-name and 64% 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.

Sports Vision Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 40 enrolled providers across 21 states and an average of 168 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

1077 BAXTER ST
ATHENS, GA 30606

Provider Details

NPI 1568436186
Specialty Sports Vision Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/13/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STUART THOMAS, OD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

ATHENS EYE CARE LLC
ATHENS, GA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 STUART THOMAS, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$148

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

STUART THOMAS, OD — brand share 36.0%
Specialty average (est.)

36% brand-name claims vs 64% generic, on 358 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.

358
Total Claims
$82K
Total Drug Cost
74
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
531
Total Day Supply
14,661
Brand vs Generic
36% brand / 64% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$75K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What STUART THOMAS, 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
179
Restasis
Cyclosporine
46
Brimonidine Tartrate
32
Dorzolamide Hcl
14
Travoprost
13
Timolol Maleate
12
Prednisolone Acetate
11

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

Sports Vision Optometrist Overview

How STUART THOMAS, OD fits within the Sports Vision Optometrist landscape nationally.

40
Sports Vision Optometrist Providers in US
21
States with Sports Vision Optometrist
168
Avg Claims per Provider

STUART THOMAS, OD's 358 claims are above the specialty average of 168.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STUART THOMAS, OD's specialty?
STUART THOMAS, OD specializes in Sports Vision Optometrist and practices in ATHENS, Georgia. Credentials: OD.
How much does STUART THOMAS, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STUART THOMAS, OD wrote 358 Medicare Part D claims totaling $82K in drug costs for 74 beneficiaries.
Where is STUART THOMAS, OD located?
STUART THOMAS, OD is located at 1077 BAXTER ST, ATHENS, GA, 30606. Phone: (706) 549-7757.
What is STUART THOMAS, OD's NPI number?
STUART THOMAS, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568436186, issued on 02/13/2006.
Does STUART THOMAS, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STUART THOMAS, OD's prescribing is 36% brand-name and 64% generic drugs by claim count, with $75K in brand drug costs.
How many Sports Vision Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 40 Sports Vision Optometrist providers across 21 states in the US. The average Sports Vision Optometrist provider writes 168 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STUART THOMAS, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STUART THOMAS, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Restasis, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STUART THOMAS, OD accept Medicare?
STUART THOMAS, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 358 Part D claims and 74 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STUART THOMAS, OD's credentials?
STUART THOMAS, OD's NPI is 1568436186 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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