Christopher Herring, OD
NPI 1770005258 · Optometrist · Starkville, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Herring, OD is a Optometrist provider in Starkville, MS (NPI 1770005258).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770005258
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 969 (MS)
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
8 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
1,357 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 397 | $112 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 270 | $33 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 103 | $133 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 96 | $36 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 85 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 83 | $116 |
| Microfluid Analysis of Tears |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 116 | 42 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 42 | 34 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 41 | 12 |
| Timolol Maleate | 37 | 13 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 29 | 12 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 27 | 19 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$436 across 8 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
- 2017-07-17
- Last updated
- 2022-04-12
- Certified
- 2022-04-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Herring's NPI number?
- Christopher Herring's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770005258, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Herring's specialty?
- Christopher Herring is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Christopher Herring located?
- Christopher Herring's practice location on file with NPPES is 6 Professional Plz, Starkville, MS 39759-1901.
- What is Christopher Herring's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Herring is (662) 323-3330.
- Does Christopher Herring accept Medicare?
- Christopher Herring is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Herring's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Herring's NPI (1770005258) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.