Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Williams, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Galax, VA

  • NPI 1982134144
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1102 E Stuart Dr
Galax, VA 243332514
(276) 236-4171
fax (276) 236-0909

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 21, 2022
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Virginia #0618002577

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982134144. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
7,339
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$108,068
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 6,307 50 $1
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 302 299 $126
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 191 146 $89
92250 Photography of the retina 190 183 $37
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug 156 54 $152
92134 Imaging of retina 53 51 $39
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 49 49 $164
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 29 28 $62
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 26 20 $56
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 25 25 $34

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Galax Optometrist, average services per provider: 667. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$51
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
CooperVision INC. 2 $35.01
Optos, INC. 1 $15.76

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$35
Entertainment
$16

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
133
Patients
54
Total drug cost
$2,679
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 100 36 $1,953
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 20 18 $617
Timolol Maleate Generic 13 0 $109

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Williams's medical specialty?
Dr. James Williams practices Optometrist in Galax, VA.
Where does Dr. James Williams practice?
Dr. James Williams practices at 1102 E Stuart Dr, Galax, VA 243332514. Office phone: 2762364171.
What is Dr. James Williams's NPI?
Dr. James Williams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982134144, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Williams accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Williams accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Williams commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.