Edward Joseph, OD
NPI 1285205997 · Optometrist · Ashland, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Joseph, OD is a Optometrist provider in Ashland, KY (NPI 1285205997).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285205997
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2228DT (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 107 | 91 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 37 | 32 |
| Latanoprost | 34 | 11 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 17 | 13 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 17 | — |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 13 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21 across 1 record (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
- 2021-07-03
- Last updated
- 2021-07-03
- Certified
- 2021-07-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Joseph's NPI number?
- Edward Joseph's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285205997, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Joseph's specialty?
- Edward Joseph is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Edward Joseph located?
- Edward Joseph's practice location on file with NPPES is 351 River Hill Dr, Ashland, KY 41101-7397.
- What is Edward Joseph's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Joseph is (606) 326-9321.
- Does Edward Joseph accept Medicare?
- Edward Joseph is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edward Joseph's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Joseph's NPI (1285205997) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.