2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1265540058 OD
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CHRISTIE STEMMLE, OD

Optometrist in ANCHORAGE, Alaska. 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
210
Medicare Part D claims · 65 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
40%
generic claims · 60% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$494.61
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTIE STEMMLE, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in ANCHORAGE, Alaska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 210 claims across 65 beneficiaries — 60% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $494.61 across 11 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTIE STEMMLE, OD filed 210 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ANCHORAGE, Alaska. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CHRISTIE STEMMLE, OD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/29/2006

NPI 1265540058

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

210 18% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Alaska

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Alaska providers

Alaska providers

Optometrist share within Alaska

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

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).

CHRISTIE STEMMLE, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in ANCHORAGE, Alaska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1265540058. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CHRISTIE STEMMLE, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 9350 INDEPENDENCE DR, ANCHORAGE, AK, 99507, with a listed phone of (907) 561-1167. NPI 1265540058 was issued on 08/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STEMMLE 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 210 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 65 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $93K in drug spend, split 60% brand-name and 40% 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

9350 INDEPENDENCE DR
ANCHORAGE, AK 99507

Provider Details

NPI 1265540058
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/29/2006

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 CHRISTIE STEMMLE, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$495

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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 · Brand-heavy

CHRISTIE STEMMLE, OD — brand share 60.0%
Specialty average (est.)

60% brand-name claims vs 40% generic, on 210 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.

210
Total Claims
$93K
Total Drug Cost
65
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
395
Total Day Supply
10,486
Brand vs Generic
60% brand / 40% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$79K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.89
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
24
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
21
Restasis
Cyclosporine
18
Cyclosporine
15
Timolol Maleate
15
Latanoprost
13

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

Optometrist Overview

How CHRISTIE STEMMLE, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

CHRISTIE STEMMLE, OD's 210 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Alaska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTIE STEMMLE, OD's specialty?
CHRISTIE STEMMLE, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in ANCHORAGE, Alaska. Credentials: OD.
How much does CHRISTIE STEMMLE, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTIE STEMMLE, OD wrote 210 Medicare Part D claims totaling $93K in drug costs for 65 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTIE STEMMLE, OD located?
CHRISTIE STEMMLE, OD is located at 9350 INDEPENDENCE DR, ANCHORAGE, AK, 99507. Phone: (907) 561-1167.
What is CHRISTIE STEMMLE, OD's NPI number?
CHRISTIE STEMMLE, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265540058, issued on 08/29/2006.
Does CHRISTIE STEMMLE, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTIE STEMMLE, OD's prescribing is 60% brand-name and 40% generic drugs by claim count, with $79K 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 CHRISTIE STEMMLE, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTIE STEMMLE, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lumigan, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTIE STEMMLE, OD accept Medicare?
CHRISTIE STEMMLE, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 210 Part D claims and 65 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTIE STEMMLE, OD's credentials?
CHRISTIE STEMMLE, OD's NPI is 1265540058 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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