Catherine J. Varnum, O.D.
NPI 1205915618ActiveIndividual· Optometrist· Presque Isle, ME
Optometrist (O.D.) in Presque Isle, Maine, trained at New England College of Optometry (class of 1988). Their prescriptions cost Medicare Part D more than their services did: $36,182 for 61 claims, against $22,389 paid for services in 2024.
Overview
| NPI | 1205915618 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | O.D. |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| NPI issued | Nov 4, 2006 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Feb 26, 2008 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optometrist Primary | 152W00000X | OPT754 | ME |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Oct 9, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Optometry (ME) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 255 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 475 across 9 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $22,389 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 61 · 87 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 25 |
| Total drug cost | $36,182 |
| Generic share | 28% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | New England College of Optometry |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1988 |
| Medicare specialty | Optometry |
Industry payments (Open Payments)
None reported for 2025 or 2024.
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