2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1699776096 O.D.
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THOMAS BOAN, O.D.

Optometrist in HICKORY, North 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
109
Medicare Part D claims · 59 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
62%
generic claims · 38% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$161.26
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: THOMAS BOAN, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in HICKORY, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 109 claims across 59 beneficiaries — 38% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $161.26 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: THOMAS BOAN, O.D. filed 109 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HICKORY, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

THOMAS BOAN, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/09/2005

NPI 1699776096

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

109 58% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Optometrist share within North Carolina

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

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).

THOMAS BOAN, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in HICKORY, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1699776096. 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.

THOMAS BOAN, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 1060 LENOIR RHYNE BLVD SE, HICKORY, NC, 28602, with a listed phone of (828) 328-3900. NPI 1699776096 was issued on 08/09/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BOAN 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 109 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 59 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 38% brand-name and 62% 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

1060 LENOIR RHYNE BLVD SE
HICKORY, NC 28602

Provider Details

NPI 1699776096
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/09/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where THOMAS BOAN, O.D. 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.

CLARK OPTOMETRIC CENTER PA
HICKORY, NC

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 THOMAS BOAN, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$161

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

THOMAS BOAN, O.D. — brand share 38.0%
Specialty average (est.)

38% brand-name claims vs 62% generic, on 109 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.

109
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
59
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
159
Total Day Supply
3,769
Brand vs Generic
38% brand / 62% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
30
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
29

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

Optometrist Overview

How THOMAS BOAN, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

THOMAS BOAN, O.D.'s 109 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

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 BOAN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS BOAN, O.D.'s specialty?
THOMAS BOAN, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in HICKORY, North Carolina. Credentials: O.D..
How much does THOMAS BOAN, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS BOAN, O.D. wrote 109 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 59 beneficiaries.
Where is THOMAS BOAN, O.D. located?
THOMAS BOAN, O.D. is located at 1060 LENOIR RHYNE BLVD SE, HICKORY, NC, 28602. Phone: (828) 328-3900.
What is THOMAS BOAN, O.D.'s NPI number?
THOMAS BOAN, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699776096, issued on 08/09/2005.
Does THOMAS BOAN, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THOMAS BOAN, O.D.'s prescribing is 38% brand-name and 62% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K 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 THOMAS BOAN, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS BOAN, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS BOAN, O.D. accept Medicare?
THOMAS BOAN, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 109 Part D claims and 59 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS BOAN, O.D.'s credentials?
THOMAS BOAN, O.D.'s NPI is 1699776096 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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