2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1770575649 OD
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TIMOTHY TIPPETT, OD

Optometrist in AUGUSTA, 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
751
Medicare Part D claims · 213 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$45.22
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

TIMOTHY TIPPETT, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 751 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
751
Part D claims, 2023
70%
generic prescribing
$45.22
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.

TIMOTHY TIPPETT, OD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 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 TIMOTHY TIPPETT, OD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/17/2005

NPI 1770575649

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

751 192% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Optometrist share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

TIMOTHY TIPPETT, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 75/100 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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TIMOTHY TIPPETT, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 2465 WRIGHTSBORO RD, AUGUSTA, GA, 30904, with a listed phone of (706) 738-1102. NPI 1770575649 was issued on 08/17/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TIPPETT 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 751 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 213 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $171K in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% 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 75/100 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

2465 WRIGHTSBORO RD
AUGUSTA, GA 30904

Provider Details

NPI 1770575649
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/17/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

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 TIMOTHY TIPPETT, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$45

Largest payer

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, 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

TIMOTHY TIPPETT, OD — brand share 30.0%
Specialty average (est.)

30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 751 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.

751
Total Claims
$171K
Total Drug Cost
213
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,541
Total Day Supply
44,072
Brand vs Generic
30% brand / 70% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$148K
Generic Drug Cost
$23K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.26
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 94, 75-84: 70, 85+: 32

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What TIMOTHY TIPPETT, 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
291
Timolol Maleate
69
Dorzolamide Hcl
59
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
48
Brimonidine Tartrate
44
Restasis
Cyclosporine
38
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
35
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
22
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
21
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
18

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

Optometrist Overview

How TIMOTHY TIPPETT, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

TIMOTHY TIPPETT, OD's 751 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TIMOTHY TIPPETT, OD's specialty?
TIMOTHY TIPPETT, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in AUGUSTA, Georgia. Credentials: OD.
How much does TIMOTHY TIPPETT, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TIMOTHY TIPPETT, OD wrote 751 Medicare Part D claims totaling $171K in drug costs for 213 beneficiaries.
What is TIMOTHY TIPPETT, OD's Medicare quality score?
TIMOTHY TIPPETT, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is TIMOTHY TIPPETT, OD located?
TIMOTHY TIPPETT, OD is located at 2465 WRIGHTSBORO RD, AUGUSTA, GA, 30904. Phone: (706) 738-1102.
What is TIMOTHY TIPPETT, OD's NPI number?
TIMOTHY TIPPETT, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770575649, issued on 08/17/2005.
Does TIMOTHY TIPPETT, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TIMOTHY TIPPETT, OD's prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $148K 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 TIMOTHY TIPPETT, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TIMOTHY TIPPETT, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Dorzolamide Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TIMOTHY TIPPETT, OD accept Medicare?
TIMOTHY TIPPETT, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 751 Part D claims and 213 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TIMOTHY TIPPETT, OD's credentials?
TIMOTHY TIPPETT, OD's NPI is 1770575649 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.
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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