James Poole, O.D.
NPI 1811979982 · Optometrist · Alexander City, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Poole, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Alexander City, AL (NPI 1811979982).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811979982
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- S641-TA-157 (AL)
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
748 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 203 | $33 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 186 | $82 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 175 | $113 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 58 | $116 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 42 | $36 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 26 | $56 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 406 | 75 |
| Timolol Maleate | 137 | 26 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 83 | 20 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 66 | 22 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 48 | 12 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 47 | 35 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 35 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$135 across 1 record (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
- 2005-11-15
- Last updated
- 2008-02-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Poole's NPI number?
- James Poole's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811979982, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Poole's specialty?
- James Poole is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is James Poole located?
- James Poole's practice location on file with NPPES is 1120 Airport Dr, Alexander City, AL 35010-3436.
- What is James Poole's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Poole is (256) 329-8400.
- Does James Poole accept Medicare?
- James Poole is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Poole's NPI active?
- Yes — James Poole's NPI (1811979982) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-02-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.