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2026 NPPES data Occupational Vision Optometrist NPI 1073180741 OD
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Occupational Vision Optometrist in Columbus, Georgia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 59 in Occupational Vision Optometrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
74
Medicare Part D claims · 38 beneficiaries · Occupational Vision Optometrist avg: 332
Generic prescribing
57%
generic claims · 43% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.6/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$1.3K
23 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Walter Jackson, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.6/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 74 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 92.6/100
- MIPS score · +10 vs avg
- 74
- Part D claims, 2023
- 57%
- generic prescribing
- $1.3K
- 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.
Walter Jackson, OD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
93 Top 32% higher than 68% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
What does the federal data show about Walter Jackson, OD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Occupational Vision Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
74 78% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
92.6/100 9.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Occupational Vision Optometrist compares to other specialties among Georgia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Walter Jackson, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Occupational Vision Optometrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 92.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Occupational Vision Optometrist) - 92.6/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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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Walter Jackson, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Occupational Vision Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 2616 WARM SPRINGS ROAD, Columbus, GA, 31904, with a listed phone of (706) 507-7530. NPI 1073180741 was issued on 06/09/2021.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 74 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 38 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 43% brand-name and 57% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 92.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 75.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Occupational Vision Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 59 enrolled providers across 27 states and an average of 332 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1073180741 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Occupational Vision Optometrist |
| Credentials | OD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/09/2021 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
92.6096
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
75.3652
Cost
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Walter Jackson, 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.
West Georgia Eye Care Center,p.a.
Columbus, 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 Walter Jackson, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.3K
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
Walter Jackson, OD - brand share 43.0%
Occupational Vision Optometrist average
43% brand-name claims vs 57% generic, on 74 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.
74
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
38
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 121
- Total Day Supply
- 3,261
- Brand vs Generic
- 43% brand / 57% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $6K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.96
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% 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 | 24 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Occupational Vision Optometrist Overview
How Walter Jackson, OD fits within the Occupational Vision Optometrist landscape nationally.
59
Occupational Vision Optometrist Providers in US
27
States with Occupational Vision Optometrist
332
Avg Claims per Provider
Walter Jackson, OD's 74 claims are below the specialty average of 332.
Nearby Occupational Vision Optometrist Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Jackson.
Compare Occupational Vision Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Georgia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Occupational Vision Optometrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walter Jackson, OD's specialty? ▼
Walter Jackson, OD specializes in Occupational Vision Optometrist and practices in Columbus, Georgia. Credentials: OD.
How much does Walter Jackson, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Walter Jackson, OD wrote 74 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 38 beneficiaries.
What is Walter Jackson, OD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Walter Jackson, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.6/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 75.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Walter Jackson, OD located? ▼
Walter Jackson, OD is located at 2616 WARM SPRINGS ROAD, Columbus, GA, 31904. Phone: (706) 507-7530.
What is Walter Jackson, OD's NPI number? ▼
Walter Jackson, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073180741, issued on 06/09/2021.
Does Walter Jackson, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Walter Jackson, OD's prescribing is 43% brand-name and 57% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Occupational Vision Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 59 Occupational Vision Optometrist providers across 27 states in the US. The average Occupational Vision Optometrist provider writes 332 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Walter Jackson, OD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Walter Jackson, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Walter Jackson, OD accept Medicare? ▼
Walter Jackson, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 74 Part D claims and 38 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Walter Jackson, OD's credentials? ▼
Walter Jackson, OD's NPI is 1073180741 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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