Thomas Claringbold, D.O
NPI 1821017674 · Ophthalmology Physician · Clare, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Claringbold, D.O is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Clare, MI (NPI 1821017674).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821017674
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- TC011841 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
137 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 107 | $497 |
| Complex Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66982 | 17 | $695 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 13 | $122 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $122–$695 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 250 | 79 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 236 | 157 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 150 | 114 |
| Timolol Maleate | 122 | 38 |
| Difluprednate | 109 | 74 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 73 | 50 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 50 | 17 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$149 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
- 2006-07-19
- Last updated
- 2012-09-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Claringbold's NPI number?
- Thomas Claringbold's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821017674, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Claringbold's specialty?
- Thomas Claringbold is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Claringbold located?
- Thomas Claringbold's practice location on file with NPPES is 1509 N Mcewan St, Clare, MI 48617-1113.
- What is Thomas Claringbold's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Claringbold is (989) 802-8811.
- Does Thomas Claringbold accept Medicare?
- Thomas Claringbold is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Claringbold's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Claringbold's NPI (1821017674) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-09-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.