Rex Newcomb, O.D.
NPI 1891771390 · Optometrist · Buffalo, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rex Newcomb, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Buffalo, MO (NPI 1891771390).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891771390
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- License
- TO2572 (MO)
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
488 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 | 254 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 68 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 49 | $51 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 38 | $32 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 26 | $56 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 24 | $36 |
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 | 189 | 49 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 67 | 56 |
| Fluorometholone | 61 | 21 |
| Timolol Maleate | 61 | 18 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 56 | 23 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 40 | 16 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 26 | 14 |
| Cyclosporine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$410 across 7 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
- 2005-12-16
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rex Newcomb's NPI number?
- Rex Newcomb's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891771390, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rex Newcomb's specialty?
- Rex Newcomb is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Rex Newcomb located?
- Rex Newcomb's practice location on file with NPPES is 112 W Commercial St, Buffalo, MO 65622-7614.
- What is Rex Newcomb's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rex Newcomb is (417) 345-2901.
- Does Rex Newcomb accept Medicare?
- Rex Newcomb is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rex Newcomb's NPI active?
- Yes — Rex Newcomb's NPI (1891771390) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.