Alvah Cayton, OD
NPI 1902054042 · Optometrist · Tarboro, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alvah Cayton, OD is a Optometrist provider in Tarboro, NC (NPI 1902054042).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902054042
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2109 (NC)
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
18 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
6,493 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 | 3,206 | $1 |
| Removal of Recurring Cataract in Lens Capsule Using a Laser66821 | 1,516 | $1 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 742 | $118 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 351 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 184 | $83 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 158 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 569 | 97 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 448 | 147 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 389 | 58 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 221 | 74 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 213 | 37 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 177 | 45 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 117 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$263 across 12 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
- 2008-09-03
- Last updated
- 2020-12-03
- Certified
- 2020-12-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alvah Cayton's NPI number?
- Alvah Cayton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902054042, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alvah Cayton's specialty?
- Alvah Cayton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Alvah Cayton located?
- Alvah Cayton's practice location on file with NPPES is 2807 N Main St, Tarboro, NC 27886-1903.
- What is Alvah Cayton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alvah Cayton is (252) 823-8295.
- Does Alvah Cayton accept Medicare?
- Alvah Cayton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alvah Cayton's NPI active?
- Yes — Alvah Cayton's NPI (1902054042) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.