2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1144707886 OD
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AARON STEPHENSON, OD

Optometrist in BELLAIRE, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
233
Medicare Part D claims · 91 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
42%
generic claims · 58% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

AARON STEPHENSON, OD filed 233 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in BELLAIRE, Texas, prescribing 42% generic.

233
Part D claims, 2023
42%
generic prescribing

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

AARON STEPHENSON, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

233 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about AARON STEPHENSON, OD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/25/2018

NPI 1144707886

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

233 9% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Optometrist share within Texas

1. Optometrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Optometrist share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Optometrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Optometrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

AARON STEPHENSON, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 6565 WEST LOOP S STE 650, BELLAIRE, TX, 77401, with a listed phone of (713) 797-1010. NPI 1144707886 was issued on 07/25/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STEPHENSON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 233 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 91 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $38K in drug spend, split 58% brand-name and 42% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Optometrist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 60,463 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 257 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

6565 WEST LOOP S STE 650
BELLAIRE, TX 77401

Provider Details

NPI 1144707886
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/25/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AARON STEPHENSON, OD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

JBK EYE CARE LLP
CANYON, TX

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to AARON STEPHENSON, OD. To verify AARON STEPHENSON, OD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

AARON STEPHENSON, OD — brand share 58.0%
Specialty average (est.)

58% brand-name claims vs 42% generic, on 233 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

233
Total Claims
$38K
Total Drug Cost
91
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
304
Total Day Supply
7,358
Brand vs Generic
58% brand / 42% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$37K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What AARON STEPHENSON, OD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
62
Latanoprost
27
Timolol Maleate
27
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
19
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
18
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
15
Ofloxacin
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Optometrist Overview

How AARON STEPHENSON, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

60,463
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider

AARON STEPHENSON, OD's 233 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as STEPHENSON.

Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AARON STEPHENSON, OD's specialty?
AARON STEPHENSON, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in BELLAIRE, Texas. Credentials: OD.
How much does AARON STEPHENSON, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AARON STEPHENSON, OD wrote 233 Medicare Part D claims totaling $38K in drug costs for 91 beneficiaries.
Where is AARON STEPHENSON, OD located?
AARON STEPHENSON, OD is located at 6565 WEST LOOP S STE 650, BELLAIRE, TX, 77401. Phone: (713) 797-1010.
What is AARON STEPHENSON, OD's NPI number?
AARON STEPHENSON, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144707886, issued on 07/25/2018.
Does AARON STEPHENSON, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AARON STEPHENSON, OD's prescribing is 58% brand-name and 42% generic drugs by claim count, with $37K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 60,463 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 257 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AARON STEPHENSON, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AARON STEPHENSON, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AARON STEPHENSON, OD accept Medicare?
AARON STEPHENSON, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 233 Part D claims and 91 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AARON STEPHENSON, OD's credentials?
AARON STEPHENSON, OD's NPI is 1144707886 with credentials OD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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