2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1659341170 O.D.
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WILLIAM BALLINGER, O.D.

Optometrist in GREENVILLE, South 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 361 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$766.87
28 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: WILLIAM BALLINGER, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in GREENVILLE, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 361 beneficiaries — 22% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $766.87 across 28 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: WILLIAM BALLINGER, O.D. filed 1,169 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GREENVILLE, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

WILLIAM BALLINGER, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/26/2006

NPI 1659341170

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,169 355% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Optometrist share within South Carolina

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

WILLIAM BALLINGER, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in GREENVILLE, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1659341170. 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.

WILLIAM BALLINGER, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 5 STEVENS ST STE 100, GREENVILLE, SC, 29605, with a listed phone of (864) 250-6487. NPI 1659341170 was issued on 01/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BALLINGER 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 1,169 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 361 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $132K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% 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

5 STEVENS ST STE 100
GREENVILLE, SC 29605

Provider Details

NPI 1659341170
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/26/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WILLIAM BALLINGER, 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.

JERVEY EYE GROUP PA
GREENVILLE, SC

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 WILLIAM BALLINGER, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$767

Largest payer

CooperVision 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

WILLIAM BALLINGER, O.D. — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 1,169 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.

1,169
Total Claims
$132K
Total Drug Cost
361
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,750
Total Day Supply
80,154
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$110K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K
Antibiotic Claims
71

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.41
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 135, 75-84: 141, 85+: 57

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
557
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
114
Timolol Maleate
77
Doxycycline Hyclate
59
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
50
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
41
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
40
Restasis
Cyclosporine
35
Prednisolone Acetate
24
Travoprost
21

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

Optometrist Overview

How WILLIAM BALLINGER, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

WILLIAM BALLINGER, O.D.'s 1,169 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BALLINGER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM BALLINGER, O.D.'s specialty?
WILLIAM BALLINGER, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in GREENVILLE, South Carolina. Credentials: O.D..
How much does WILLIAM BALLINGER, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM BALLINGER, O.D. wrote 1,169 Medicare Part D claims totaling $132K in drug costs for 361 beneficiaries.
Where is WILLIAM BALLINGER, O.D. located?
WILLIAM BALLINGER, O.D. is located at 5 STEVENS ST STE 100, GREENVILLE, SC, 29605. Phone: (864) 250-6487.
What is WILLIAM BALLINGER, O.D.'s NPI number?
WILLIAM BALLINGER, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659341170, issued on 01/26/2006.
Does WILLIAM BALLINGER, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WILLIAM BALLINGER, O.D.'s prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $110K 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 WILLIAM BALLINGER, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WILLIAM BALLINGER, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WILLIAM BALLINGER, O.D. accept Medicare?
WILLIAM BALLINGER, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,169 Part D claims and 361 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM BALLINGER, O.D.'s credentials?
WILLIAM BALLINGER, O.D.'s NPI is 1659341170 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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