James Cosby, O.D
NPI 1316937063 · Optometrist · Albany, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Cosby, O.D is a Optometrist provider in Albany, GA (NPI 1316937063).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316937063
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1852 (GA)
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
394 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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 256 | $85 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 36 | $104 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 33 | $120 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 26 | $57 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 25 | $37 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 18 | $30 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 165 | 34 |
| Timolol Maleate | 65 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 22 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan | 20 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 16 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 15 | — |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$749 across 8 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
- 2005-10-25
- Last updated
- 2018-04-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Cosby's NPI number?
- James Cosby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316937063, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Cosby's specialty?
- James Cosby is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is James Cosby located?
- James Cosby's practice location on file with NPPES is 2616 Pointe North Blvd, Albany, GA 31721-1526.
- What is James Cosby's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Cosby is (229) 435-7795.
- Does James Cosby accept Medicare?
- James Cosby is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Cosby's NPI active?
- Yes — James Cosby's NPI (1316937063) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-04-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.