Donald York
NPI 1629626742 · Optometrist · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Donald York is a Optometrist provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1629626742).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629626742
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2598 (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
6 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
2,379 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 2,073 | $1 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 117 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 42 | $85 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 41 | $35 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 29 | $38 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 22 | $156 |
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 | 55 | 19 |
| Timolol Maleate | 45 | 16 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 35 | 32 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 35 | 15 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 30 | 29 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 27 | 21 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 24 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$317 across 7 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
- 2019-09-02
- Last updated
- 2019-09-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Donald York's NPI number?
- Donald York's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629626742, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Donald York's specialty?
- Donald York is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Donald York located?
- Donald York's practice location on file with NPPES is 2063 15th Avenue Pl Se, Hickory, NC 28602-8340.
- What is Donald York's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Donald York is (828) 322-2606.
- Does Donald York accept Medicare?
- Donald York is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Donald York's NPI active?
- Yes — Donald York's NPI (1629626742) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-09-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.