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THOMAS MCCARTHY, O.D

Optometrist in WICHITA, Kansas. 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
732
Medicare Part D claims · 103 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$235.42
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

THOMAS MCCARTHY, O.D reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 732 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

0/100
MIPS score · -83 vs avg
732
Part D claims, 2023
79%
generic prescribing
$235.42
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.

THOMAS MCCARTHY, O.D's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about THOMAS MCCARTHY, O.D?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/24/2006

NPI 1497721096

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

732 185% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kansas

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Kansas providers

Kansas providers

Optometrist share within Kansas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 0/100 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 MCCARTHY, O.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D credentials at 321 S HILLSIDE ST, WICHITA, KS, 67211, with a listed phone of (316) 685-1989. NPI 1497721096 was issued on 02/24/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MCCARTHY 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 732 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 103 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $49K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% 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 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), 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

321 S HILLSIDE ST
WICHITA, KS 67211

Provider Details

NPI 1497721096
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/24/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

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 MCCARTHY, O.D. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$235

Largest payer

Apellis Pharmaceuticals, 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 · Typical

THOMAS MCCARTHY, O.D — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 732 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.

732
Total Claims
$49K
Total Drug Cost
103
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,168
Total Day Supply
33,055
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$38K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.97
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What THOMAS MCCARTHY, 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
339
Brimonidine Tartrate
133
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
46
Timolol Maleate
39
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
38
Travoprost
33
Dorzolamide Hcl
32
Vyzulta
Latanoprostene Bunod
17

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

Optometrist Overview

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

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

THOMAS MCCARTHY, O.D's 732 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Kansas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as MCCARTHY.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS MCCARTHY, O.D's specialty?
THOMAS MCCARTHY, O.D specializes in Optometrist and practices in WICHITA, Kansas. Credentials: O.D.
How much does THOMAS MCCARTHY, O.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS MCCARTHY, O.D wrote 732 Medicare Part D claims totaling $49K in drug costs for 103 beneficiaries.
What is THOMAS MCCARTHY, O.D's Medicare quality score?
THOMAS MCCARTHY, O.D has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is THOMAS MCCARTHY, O.D located?
THOMAS MCCARTHY, O.D is located at 321 S HILLSIDE ST, WICHITA, KS, 67211. Phone: (316) 685-1989.
What is THOMAS MCCARTHY, O.D's NPI number?
THOMAS MCCARTHY, O.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497721096, issued on 02/24/2006.
Does THOMAS MCCARTHY, O.D prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THOMAS MCCARTHY, O.D's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $38K 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 MCCARTHY, O.D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS MCCARTHY, O.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Brimonidine Tartrate, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS MCCARTHY, O.D accept Medicare?
THOMAS MCCARTHY, O.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 732 Part D claims and 103 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS MCCARTHY, O.D's credentials?
THOMAS MCCARTHY, O.D's NPI is 1497721096 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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