Dale Potter, O.D.
NPI 1245218767 · Optometrist · Decatur, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dale Potter, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Decatur, AL (NPI 1245218767).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245218767
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- S456TA074 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
749 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 226 | $33 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 212 | $113 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 185 | $80 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 49 | $31 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 37 | $56 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 28 | $35 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 123 | 33 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 101 | 78 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 77 | 17 |
| Timolol Maleate | 41 | 15 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 35 | 14 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 30 | 13 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$260 across 5 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-04
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dale Potter's NPI number?
- Dale Potter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245218767, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dale Potter's specialty?
- Dale Potter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Dale Potter located?
- Dale Potter's practice location on file with NPPES is 2349 Danville Rd Sw, Decatur, AL 35603-4284.
- What is Dale Potter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dale Potter is (256) 353-2392.
- Does Dale Potter accept Medicare?
- Dale Potter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dale Potter's NPI active?
- Yes — Dale Potter's NPI (1245218767) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.