2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1386623312 O.D.
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THOMAS BULL, O.D.

Optometrist in WINSTON SALEM, 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
401
Medicare Part D claims · 104 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
61%
generic claims · 39% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.3/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: THOMAS BULL, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 401 claims across 104 beneficiaries — 39% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.3/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: THOMAS BULL, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.3 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 401 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

THOMAS BULL, O.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/09/2006

NPI 1386623312

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

401 56% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

98.3/100 15.200000000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

THOMAS BULL, O.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.3/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 98.3/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 98.3/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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THOMAS BULL, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1386623312. 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 BULL, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, WINSTON SALEM, NC, 27157, with a listed phone of (336) 716-4091. NPI 1386623312 was issued on 01/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BULL 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 401 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 104 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $83K in drug spend, split 39% brand-name and 61% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 98.3/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157

Provider Details

NPI 1386623312
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/09/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

98.3
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where THOMAS BULL, 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.

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
WINSTON SALEM, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

THOMAS BULL, O.D. — brand share 39.0%
Specialty average (est.)

39% brand-name claims vs 61% generic, on 401 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.

401
Total Claims
$83K
Total Drug Cost
104
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
689
Total Day Supply
19,898
Brand vs Generic
39% brand / 61% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$74K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
64% female / 36% 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
135
Timolol Maleate
70
Restasis
Cyclosporine
58
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
34
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
15
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
15
Travoprost
13

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

Optometrist Overview

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

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

THOMAS BULL, O.D.'s 401 claims are above 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 BULL.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS BULL, O.D.'s specialty?
THOMAS BULL, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina. Credentials: O.D..
How much does THOMAS BULL, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS BULL, O.D. wrote 401 Medicare Part D claims totaling $83K in drug costs for 104 beneficiaries.
What is THOMAS BULL, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
THOMAS BULL, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.3/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is THOMAS BULL, O.D. located?
THOMAS BULL, O.D. is located at MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, WINSTON SALEM, NC, 27157. Phone: (336) 716-4091.
What is THOMAS BULL, O.D.'s NPI number?
THOMAS BULL, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386623312, issued on 01/09/2006.
Does THOMAS BULL, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THOMAS BULL, O.D.'s prescribing is 39% brand-name and 61% generic drugs by claim count, with $74K 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 BULL, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS BULL, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS BULL, O.D. accept Medicare?
THOMAS BULL, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 401 Part D claims and 104 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS BULL, O.D.'s credentials?
THOMAS BULL, O.D.'s NPI is 1386623312 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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