2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1902406721 OD
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WILLIAM BRICE, OD

Optometrist in ATHENS, Texas. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 492 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
57%
generic claims · 43% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$206.77
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: WILLIAM BRICE, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in ATHENS, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 492 beneficiaries — 43% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $206.77 across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: WILLIAM BRICE, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,553 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

WILLIAM BRICE, OD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/30/2020

NPI 1902406721

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,553 504% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Optometrist share within Texas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

WILLIAM BRICE, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

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

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 100/100 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 BRICE, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in ATHENS, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1902406721. 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 BRICE, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 1240 S PALESTINE ST, ATHENS, TX, 75751, with a listed phone of (903) 675-8111. NPI 1902406721 was issued on 10/30/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRICE 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 1,553 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 492 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $222K in drug spend, split 43% brand-name and 57% 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100), 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

1240 S PALESTINE ST
ATHENS, TX 75751

Provider Details

NPI 1902406721
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/30/2020

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality

Reporting: Individual

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

Total received

$207

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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to WILLIAM BRICE, OD. To verify WILLIAM BRICE, OD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

WILLIAM BRICE, OD — brand share 43.0%
Specialty average (est.)

43% brand-name claims vs 57% generic, on 1,553 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.

1,553
Total Claims
$222K
Total Drug Cost
492
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,570
Total Day Supply
71,937
Brand vs Generic
43% brand / 57% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$180K
Generic Drug Cost
$41K
Antibiotic Claims
18

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.38
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 226, 75-84: 176, 85+: 63

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
544
Prednisolone Acetate
152
Timolol Maleate
72
Dorzolamide Hcl
69
Brimonidine Tartrate
67
Travoprost
65
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
56
Tobramycin
50
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
45
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
43

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

Optometrist Overview

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

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

WILLIAM BRICE, OD's 1,553 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM BRICE, OD's specialty?
WILLIAM BRICE, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in ATHENS, Texas. Credentials: OD.
How much does WILLIAM BRICE, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM BRICE, OD wrote 1,553 Medicare Part D claims totaling $222K in drug costs for 492 beneficiaries.
What is WILLIAM BRICE, OD's Medicare quality score?
WILLIAM BRICE, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is WILLIAM BRICE, OD located?
WILLIAM BRICE, OD is located at 1240 S PALESTINE ST, ATHENS, TX, 75751. Phone: (903) 675-8111.
What is WILLIAM BRICE, OD's NPI number?
WILLIAM BRICE, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902406721, issued on 10/30/2020.
Does WILLIAM BRICE, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WILLIAM BRICE, OD's prescribing is 43% brand-name and 57% generic drugs by claim count, with $180K 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 BRICE, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WILLIAM BRICE, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WILLIAM BRICE, OD accept Medicare?
WILLIAM BRICE, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,553 Part D claims and 492 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM BRICE, OD's credentials?
WILLIAM BRICE, OD's NPI is 1902406721 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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