2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1629186747 O.D.
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WILLIAM CUTHBERTSON, O.D.

Optometrist in FRANKLIN, Tennessee. 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
92
Medicare Part D claims · 30 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
47%
generic claims · 53% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

WILLIAM CUTHBERTSON, O.D. filed 92 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in FRANKLIN, Tennessee, prescribing 47% generic.

92
Part D claims, 2023
47%
generic prescribing

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WILLIAM CUTHBERTSON, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

92 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about WILLIAM CUTHBERTSON, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/28/2006

NPI 1629186747

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

92 64% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Optometrist share within Tennessee

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

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 CUTHBERTSON, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in FRANKLIN, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1629186747. 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 CUTHBERTSON, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 2176 HILLSBORO RD, FRANKLIN, TN, 37069, with a listed phone of (615) 791-7030. NPI 1629186747 was issued on 08/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CUTHBERTSON 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 92 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 30 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, split 53% brand-name and 47% 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

2176 HILLSBORO RD
FRANKLIN, TN 37069

Provider Details

NPI 1629186747
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/28/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

WILLIAM CUTHBERTSON, O.D. — brand share 53.0%
Specialty average (est.)

53% brand-name claims vs 47% generic, on 92 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.

92
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
30
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
115
Total Day Supply
3,034
Brand vs Generic
53% brand / 47% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$15K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.56
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: 19, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

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
29

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

Optometrist Overview

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

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

WILLIAM CUTHBERTSON, O.D.'s 92 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM CUTHBERTSON, O.D.'s specialty?
WILLIAM CUTHBERTSON, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in FRANKLIN, Tennessee. Credentials: O.D..
How much does WILLIAM CUTHBERTSON, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM CUTHBERTSON, O.D. wrote 92 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 30 beneficiaries.
Where is WILLIAM CUTHBERTSON, O.D. located?
WILLIAM CUTHBERTSON, O.D. is located at 2176 HILLSBORO RD, FRANKLIN, TN, 37069. Phone: (615) 791-7030.
What is WILLIAM CUTHBERTSON, O.D.'s NPI number?
WILLIAM CUTHBERTSON, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629186747, issued on 08/28/2006.
Does WILLIAM CUTHBERTSON, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WILLIAM CUTHBERTSON, O.D.'s prescribing is 53% brand-name and 47% generic drugs by claim count, with $15K 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 CUTHBERTSON, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WILLIAM CUTHBERTSON, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WILLIAM CUTHBERTSON, O.D. accept Medicare?
WILLIAM CUTHBERTSON, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 92 Part D claims and 30 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM CUTHBERTSON, O.D.'s credentials?
WILLIAM CUTHBERTSON, O.D.'s NPI is 1629186747 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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