Ian Mcwherter, O.D.
NPI 1770838732 · Optometrist · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ian Mcwherter, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1770838732).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770838732
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 18003740A (IN)
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
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,314 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 | 1,470 | $121 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 633 | $16 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 446 | $37 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 406 | $32 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 405 | $58 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 234 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,214 | 302 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 827 | 305 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 656 | 184 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 434 | 136 |
| Cyclosporine | 366 | 139 |
| Timolol Maleate | 341 | 102 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 336 | 88 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,361 across 43 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
Additional practice locations (4)
- 95 Quartermaster CtJeffersonville, IN 47130-3623Phone: (812) 284-0077Fax: (502) 361-4488
- 1000 Johnstown Rd Ste 102Elizabethtown, KY 42701-3925Phone: (270) 769-0099Fax: (502) 361-4488
- 9200 Leesgate Rd Ste 100Louisville, KY 40222-5173Phone: (502) 895-0040Fax: (502) 361-4488
- 4010 Dupont Cir Ste 380Louisville, KY 40207-4881Phone: (502) 895-0040Fax: (502) 361-4488
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-07-16
- Last updated
- 2022-07-28
- Certified
- 2022-07-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ian Mcwherter's NPI number?
- Ian Mcwherter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770838732, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ian Mcwherter's specialty?
- Ian Mcwherter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Ian Mcwherter located?
- Ian Mcwherter's practice location on file with NPPES is 1935 Bluegrass Ave, Louisville, KY 40215-1179.
- What is Ian Mcwherter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ian Mcwherter is (502) 364-0033.
- Does Ian Mcwherter accept Medicare?
- Ian Mcwherter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ian Mcwherter's NPI active?
- Yes — Ian Mcwherter's NPI (1770838732) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.