2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1487840435 O.D.
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BRYCE PALMER, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 290 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84.1398/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

BRYCE PALMER, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.1398/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,108 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

84.1398/100
MIPS score · +1 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
70%
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.

BRYCE PALMER, O.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

84 45th percentile higher than 45% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about BRYCE PALMER, O.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/22/2007

NPI 1487840435

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,108 331% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

84.1398/100 1.0397999999999996% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRYCE PALMER, O.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
84.1398/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 84.1398/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%84.1%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 84.1398/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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BRYCE PALMER, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 4800 N 22ND ST, PHOENIX, AZ, 85016, with a listed phone of (602) 955-1000. NPI 1487840435 was issued on 09/22/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PALMER 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 1,108 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 290 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $68K in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 84.1398/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 93.9392, Cost 53.1936), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

4800 N 22ND ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85016

Provider Details

NPI 1487840435
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/22/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

84.1398
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
93.9392
Quality
53.1936
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRYCE PALMER, 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.

BARNET DULANEY PERKINS EYE CENTER, PC
SHOW LOW, AZ
I CARE VENTURES LLC
SHOW LOW, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

BRYCE PALMER, O.D. — brand share 30.0%
Specialty average (est.)

30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 1,108 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.

1,108
Total Claims
$68K
Total Drug Cost
290
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,710
Total Day Supply
44,743
Brand vs Generic
30% brand / 70% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$45K
Generic Drug Cost
$23K
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 115, 75-84: 127, 85+: 31

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BRYCE PALMER, 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
Latanoprost
432
Brimonidine Tartrate
104
Timolol Maleate
91
Prednisolone Acetate
74
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
68
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
56
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
40
Ofloxacin
33
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
32
Dorzolamide Hcl
28

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

Optometrist Overview

How BRYCE PALMER, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

BRYCE PALMER, O.D.'s 1,108 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 PALMER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRYCE PALMER, O.D.'s specialty?
BRYCE PALMER, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in PHOENIX, Arizona. Credentials: O.D..
How much does BRYCE PALMER, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRYCE PALMER, O.D. wrote 1,108 Medicare Part D claims totaling $68K in drug costs for 290 beneficiaries.
What is BRYCE PALMER, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
BRYCE PALMER, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.1398/100 (Quality: 93.9392, Cost: 53.1936). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRYCE PALMER, O.D. located?
BRYCE PALMER, O.D. is located at 4800 N 22ND ST, PHOENIX, AZ, 85016. Phone: (602) 955-1000.
What is BRYCE PALMER, O.D.'s NPI number?
BRYCE PALMER, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487840435, issued on 09/22/2007.
Does BRYCE PALMER, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRYCE PALMER, O.D.'s prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $45K 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 BRYCE PALMER, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRYCE PALMER, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Brimonidine Tartrate, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRYCE PALMER, O.D. accept Medicare?
BRYCE PALMER, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,108 Part D claims and 290 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRYCE PALMER, O.D.'s credentials?
BRYCE PALMER, O.D.'s NPI is 1487840435 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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