2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1912664574 OD
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WILLIAM BELLAMY, OD

Optometrist in CHARLESTON, West Virginia. 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
277
Medicare Part D claims · 76 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
58%
generic claims · 42% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.1K
39 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: WILLIAM BELLAMY, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in CHARLESTON, West Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 277 claims across 76 beneficiaries — 42% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $2.1K across 39 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: WILLIAM BELLAMY, OD filed 277 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CHARLESTON, West Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

WILLIAM BELLAMY, OD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/18/2021

NPI 1912664574

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

277 8% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in West Virginia

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers

West Virginia providers

Optometrist share within West Virginia

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

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 BELLAMY, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in CHARLESTON, West Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1912664574. 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 BELLAMY, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 1301 LEE ST E # 1928, CHARLESTON, WV, 25301, with a listed phone of (304) 343-3363. NPI 1912664574 was issued on 11/18/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BELLAMY 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 277 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 76 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $55K in drug spend, split 42% brand-name and 58% 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

1301 LEE ST E # 1928
CHARLESTON, WV 25301

Provider Details

NPI 1912664574
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/18/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WILLIAM BELLAMY, 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.

WALTER S RAMSEY OD PLLC
CHARLESTON, WV

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 BELLAMY, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.1K

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

WILLIAM BELLAMY, OD — brand share 42.0%
Specialty average (est.)

42% brand-name claims vs 58% generic, on 277 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.

277
Total Claims
$55K
Total Drug Cost
76
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
458
Total Day Supply
13,029
Brand vs Generic
42% brand / 58% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$49K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.91
Gender Split
66% female / 34% 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
87
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
35
Timolol Maleate
31
Brimonidine Tartrate
18
Restasis
Cyclosporine
16
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
12
Travoprost
12

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

Optometrist Overview

How WILLIAM BELLAMY, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

WILLIAM BELLAMY, OD's 277 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in West Virginia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BELLAMY.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM BELLAMY, OD's specialty?
WILLIAM BELLAMY, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in CHARLESTON, West Virginia. Credentials: OD.
How much does WILLIAM BELLAMY, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM BELLAMY, OD wrote 277 Medicare Part D claims totaling $55K in drug costs for 76 beneficiaries.
Where is WILLIAM BELLAMY, OD located?
WILLIAM BELLAMY, OD is located at 1301 LEE ST E # 1928, CHARLESTON, WV, 25301. Phone: (304) 343-3363.
What is WILLIAM BELLAMY, OD's NPI number?
WILLIAM BELLAMY, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912664574, issued on 11/18/2021.
Does WILLIAM BELLAMY, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WILLIAM BELLAMY, OD's prescribing is 42% brand-name and 58% generic drugs by claim count, with $49K 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 BELLAMY, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WILLIAM BELLAMY, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Lumigan, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WILLIAM BELLAMY, OD accept Medicare?
WILLIAM BELLAMY, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 277 Part D claims and 76 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM BELLAMY, OD's credentials?
WILLIAM BELLAMY, OD's NPI is 1912664574 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.
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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