Joseph Mccracken, MD
NPI 1285602995 · Ophthalmology Physician · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Mccracken, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1285602995).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285602995
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 22310 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
801 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 374 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 180 | $53 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 78 | $34 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye92020 | 40 | $26 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 36 | $38 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 29 | $157 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 270 | 66 |
| Timolol Maleate | 59 | 17 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 54 | 11 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 30 | 26 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 28 | 18 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 21 | 20 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 17 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$69 across 3 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
- 2006-03-09
- Last updated
- 2011-09-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Mccracken's NPI number?
- Joseph Mccracken's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285602995, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Mccracken's specialty?
- Joseph Mccracken is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Mccracken located?
- Joseph Mccracken's practice location on file with NPPES is 2609 N Duke St, Durham, NC 27704.
- What is Joseph Mccracken's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Mccracken is (919) 220-5439.
- Does Joseph Mccracken accept Medicare?
- Joseph Mccracken is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Mccracken's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Mccracken's NPI (1285602995) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-09-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.