Patricia Ward Adams, O.D.
NPI 1518951938 · Optometrist · Owensboro, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Patricia Ward Adams, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Owensboro, KY (NPI 1518951938).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518951938
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1587DT (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 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
449 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 | 184 | $114 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 90 | $84 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 66 | $33 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 33 | $32 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 30 | $56 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 28 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 188 | 53 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 72 | 23 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 39 | 13 |
| Cyclosporine | 30 | 17 |
| Timolol Maleate | 30 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 28 | 11 |
| Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprostbrand: Rocklatan | 25 | — |
| Erythromycin Base |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$382 across 13 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
- 2005-08-31
- Last updated
- 2016-01-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Patricia Ward Adams's NPI number?
- Patricia Ward Adams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518951938, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Patricia Ward Adams's specialty?
- Patricia Ward Adams is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Patricia Ward Adams located?
- Patricia Ward Adams's practice location on file with NPPES is 411 Park Plaza Dr, Owensboro, KY 42301-5449.
- What is Patricia Ward Adams's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Patricia Ward Adams is (270) 683-2020.
- Does Patricia Ward Adams accept Medicare?
- Patricia Ward Adams is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Patricia Ward Adams's NPI active?
- Yes — Patricia Ward Adams's NPI (1518951938) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-01-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.