John Porter, OD
NPI 1972089514 · Optometrist · Idaho Falls, ID
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Porter, OD is a Optometrist provider in Idaho Falls, ID (NPI 1972089514).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972089514
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ODP100482 (ID)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 160 | 40 |
| Timolol Maleate | 80 | 30 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 65 | 40 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 41 | 36 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 40 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 34 | 11 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$353 across 14 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 (1)
- 345 N 2nd E Ste 1Rexburg, ID 83440-1603Phone: (208) 359-2020
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-07-17
- Last updated
- 2019-10-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Porter's NPI number?
- John Porter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972089514, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Porter's specialty?
- John Porter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is John Porter located?
- John Porter's practice location on file with NPPES is 3363 Merlin Dr, Idaho Falls, ID 83404-7405.
- What is John Porter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Porter is (208) 523-0330.
- Does John Porter accept Medicare?
- John Porter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Porter's NPI active?
- Yes — John Porter's NPI (1972089514) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.