Robert Meade, O.D.
NPI 1740571520 · Optometrist · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Meade, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1740571520).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740571520
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2831 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
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
15 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
1,543 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 638 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 317 | $123 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 130 | $119 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 113 | $35 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 98 | $38 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 62 | $107 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 189 | 48 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 62 | 53 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 61 | 49 |
| Fluorometholone | 51 | 38 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 48 | 23 |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 46 | 34 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 45 | 43 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$331 across 16 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
- 2011-04-27
- Last updated
- 2013-02-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Meade's NPI number?
- Robert Meade's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740571520, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Meade's specialty?
- Robert Meade is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Robert Meade located?
- Robert Meade's practice location on file with NPPES is 8 Medical Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803-2493.
- What is Robert Meade's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Meade is (828) 258-1586.
- Does Robert Meade accept Medicare?
- Robert Meade is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Meade's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Meade's NPI (1740571520) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-02-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.