Thomas Pinkston, O.D.
NPI 1427313568 · Optometrist · Waynesville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Pinkston, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Waynesville, NC (NPI 1427313568).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427313568
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OPT002704 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
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
13 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
355 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 | 165 | $85 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 52 | $33 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 52 | $120 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 28 | $37 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 24 | $59 |
| Photography of Content of Eyes92285 | 20 | $21 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 70 | 26 |
| Timolol Maleate | 32 | 13 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 17 | — |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 12 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 11 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$304 across 6 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
- 2012-07-04
- Last updated
- 2023-01-10
- Certified
- 2023-01-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Pinkston's NPI number?
- Thomas Pinkston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427313568, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Pinkston's specialty?
- Thomas Pinkston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Thomas Pinkston located?
- Thomas Pinkston's practice location on file with NPPES is 1604 Sulphur Springs Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786-4117.
- What is Thomas Pinkston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Pinkston is (828) 456-8361.
- Does Thomas Pinkston accept Medicare?
- Thomas Pinkston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Pinkston's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Pinkston's NPI (1427313568) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.