2026 NPPES data Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist NPI 1235195827 MD
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WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, MD

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in EDENTON, North 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
157
Medicare Part D claims · 58 beneficiaries · Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist avg: 235
Generic prescribing
69%
generic claims · 31% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75.2785/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75.2785/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 157 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75.2785/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
157
Part D claims, 2023
69%
generic prescribing

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WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, MD'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 WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/24/2006

NPI 1235195827

Primary specialty

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist

Niche

1,549 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

157 33% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 235

MIPS final score

75.2785/100 7.8215% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist share within North Carolina

1. Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75.2785/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist) — 75.2785/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75.3%
MIPS final score (Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist) — 75.2785/100 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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WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider holding MD credentials at 101 MARK DR, EDENTON, NC, 27932, with a listed phone of (252) 482-7471. NPI 1235195827 was issued on 04/24/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLAKEMORE 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 157 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 58 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, split 31% brand-name and 69% 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 75.2785/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 17.595), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,549 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 235 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

101 MARK DR
EDENTON, NC 27932

Provider Details

NPI 1235195827
Specialty Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/24/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75.2785
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
17.595
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, MD — brand share 31.0%
Specialty average (est.)

31% brand-name claims vs 69% generic, on 157 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.

157
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
58
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
343
Total Day Supply
10,056
Brand vs Generic
31% brand / 69% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$17K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.06
Gender Split
57% female / 43% 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
95
Timolol Maleate
15

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

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Overview

How WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, MD fits within the Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist landscape nationally.

1,549
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Providers in US
52
States with Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
235
Avg Claims per Provider

WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, MD's 157 claims are below the specialty average of 235.

Nearby Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, MD's specialty?
WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, MD specializes in Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist and practices in EDENTON, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, MD wrote 157 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 58 beneficiaries.
What is WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, MD's Medicare quality score?
WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.2785/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 17.595). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, MD located?
WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, MD is located at 101 MARK DR, EDENTON, NC, 27932. Phone: (252) 482-7471.
What is WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, MD's NPI number?
WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235195827, issued on 04/24/2006.
Does WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, MD's prescribing is 31% brand-name and 69% generic drugs by claim count, with $17K in brand drug costs.
How many Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,549 Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist providers across 52 states in the US. The average Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider writes 235 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, MD accept Medicare?
WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 157 Part D claims and 58 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, MD's credentials?
WILLIAM BLAKEMORE, MD's NPI is 1235195827 with credentials MD. 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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