Victor Newton, OD
NPI 1528168697 · Optometrist · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Victor Newton, OD is a Optometrist provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1528168697).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528168697
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1769 (NC)
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
19 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
686 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 228 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 192 | $53 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 82 | $33 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 71 | $118 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 38 | $97 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
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 | 170 | 50 |
| Timolol Maleate | 83 | 34 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 38 | 13 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 27 | 20 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan | 18 | — |
| Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprostbrand: Rocklatan | 18 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$467 across 15 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
- 2006-09-25
- Last updated
- 2008-07-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Victor Newton's NPI number?
- Victor Newton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528168697, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Victor Newton's specialty?
- Victor Newton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Victor Newton located?
- Victor Newton's practice location on file with NPPES is 4 S Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805-2237.
- What is Victor Newton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Victor Newton is (828) 298-6500.
- Does Victor Newton accept Medicare?
- Victor Newton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Victor Newton's NPI active?
- Yes — Victor Newton's NPI (1528168697) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-07-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.