2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1922490382 O.D.
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BRIAN ZEMBOWER, O.D.

Optometrist in PHOENIX, Arizona. 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
736
Medicare Part D claims · 309 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$473.27
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BRIAN ZEMBOWER, O.D. filed 736 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in PHOENIX, Arizona, prescribing 71% generic.

736
Part D claims, 2023
71%
generic prescribing
$473.27
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

BRIAN ZEMBOWER, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

736 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 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 BRIAN ZEMBOWER, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/23/2015

NPI 1922490382

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

736 186% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Optometrist share within Arizona

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

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).

BRIAN ZEMBOWER, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 610 E BASELINE RD STE C3, PHOENIX, AZ, 85042, with a listed phone of (602) 269-9771. NPI 1922490382 was issued on 02/23/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ZEMBOWER 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 736 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 309 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $180K in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% 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

610 E BASELINE RD STE C3
PHOENIX, AZ 85042

Provider Details

NPI 1922490382
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/23/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRIAN ZEMBOWER, O.D. 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.

MILLENNIUM VISION INC
PHOENIX, AZ

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for BRIAN ZEMBOWER, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$473

Largest payer

BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

BRIAN ZEMBOWER, O.D. — brand share 29.0%
Specialty average (est.)

29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 736 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.

736
Total Claims
$180K
Total Drug Cost
309
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,127
Total Day Supply
29,938
Brand vs Generic
29% brand / 71% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$162K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K
Antibiotic Claims
41

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BRIAN ZEMBOWER, O.D. 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
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
185
Latanoprost
155
Timolol Maleate
100
Prednisolone Acetate
64
Restasis
Cyclosporine
23
Cephalexin
22
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
21
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
17
Brimonidine Tartrate
12
Dorzolamide Hcl
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How BRIAN ZEMBOWER, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

BRIAN ZEMBOWER, O.D.'s 736 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN ZEMBOWER, O.D.'s specialty?
BRIAN ZEMBOWER, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in PHOENIX, Arizona. Credentials: O.D..
How much does BRIAN ZEMBOWER, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN ZEMBOWER, O.D. wrote 736 Medicare Part D claims totaling $180K in drug costs for 309 beneficiaries.
Where is BRIAN ZEMBOWER, O.D. located?
BRIAN ZEMBOWER, O.D. is located at 610 E BASELINE RD STE C3, PHOENIX, AZ, 85042. Phone: (602) 269-9771.
What is BRIAN ZEMBOWER, O.D.'s NPI number?
BRIAN ZEMBOWER, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922490382, issued on 02/23/2015.
Does BRIAN ZEMBOWER, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRIAN ZEMBOWER, O.D.'s prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $162K 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 BRIAN ZEMBOWER, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN ZEMBOWER, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN ZEMBOWER, O.D. accept Medicare?
BRIAN ZEMBOWER, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 736 Part D claims and 309 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN ZEMBOWER, O.D.'s credentials?
BRIAN ZEMBOWER, O.D.'s NPI is 1922490382 with credentials O.D.. 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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