James French, O.D.
NPI 1639163710 · Optometrist · Fort Wayne, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James French, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Fort Wayne, IN (NPI 1639163710).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639163710
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 18002689 (IN)
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
1,119 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 239 | $58 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 230 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 204 | $84 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 122 | $31 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 101 | $36 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 74 | $33 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 734 | 156 |
| Timolol Maleate | 207 | 60 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 141 | 38 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 93 | 66 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 88 | 57 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 82 | 24 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 77 | 47 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$229 across 10 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
- 2005-09-06
- Last updated
- 2011-01-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is James French's NPI number?
- James French's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639163710, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James French's specialty?
- James French is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is James French located?
- James French's practice location on file with NPPES is 321 E Wayne St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802-2713.
- What is James French's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James French is (260) 424-5656.
- Does James French accept Medicare?
- James French is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James French's NPI active?
- Yes — James French's NPI (1639163710) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-01-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.