Christopher Owens, OD
NPI 1649221961 · Optometrist · Advance, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Owens, OD is a Optometrist provider in Advance, NC (NPI 1649221961).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649221961
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1835 (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
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
923 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 | 415 | $120 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 258 | $34 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 95 | $32 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 62 | $59 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 47 | $38 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 24 | $156 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 414 | 113 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 138 | 38 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 93 | 26 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 84 | 47 |
| Timolol Maleate | 58 | 18 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 30 | 25 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 27 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$257 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
- 2006-05-12
- Last updated
- 2010-09-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Owens's NPI number?
- Christopher Owens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649221961, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Owens's specialty?
- Christopher Owens is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Christopher Owens located?
- Christopher Owens's practice location on file with NPPES is 5380 US Highway 158, Advance, NC 27006-6907.
- What is Christopher Owens's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Owens is (336) 940-2015.
- Does Christopher Owens accept Medicare?
- Christopher Owens is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Owens's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Owens's NPI (1649221961) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-09-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.