2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1073792123 O.D.
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Dedrick Ahmed, O.D.

Optometrist in Farmers Branch, Texas.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 60,463 in Optometrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
24
Medicare Part D claims · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 71% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.6/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Dedrick Ahmed, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.6/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 24 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

98.6/100
MIPS score · +16 vs avg
24
Part D claims, 2023
0%
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.

Dedrick Ahmed, 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

99 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Dedrick Ahmed, O.D. sits

This provider among optometrist peers

Across the 6,527 optometrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Dedrick Ahmed, O.D. writes more Part D claims than 3% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 88% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100024.949.974.899.8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 33Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 35Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 32Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 38Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 5Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Dedrick Ahmed, O.D.-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one optometrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Dedrick Ahmed, O.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

What does the federal data show about Dedrick Ahmed, O.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/25/2007

NPI 1073792123

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

24 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

98.6/100 15.5 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers
Behavior Technician - 5.6%Behavior Technician5.6%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 5.1%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5.1%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.5%Family Nurse Practitioner4.5%Professional Counselor - 4.4%Professional Counselor4.4%Pharmacist - 4.4%Pharmacist4.4%Speech-Language Pathologist - 3.9%Speech-Language Pathologist3.9%Optometrist - 1.1%Optometrist1.1%
Largest specialties in Texas (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.6/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) - 98.6/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.6%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) - 98.6/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work

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).

Dedrick Ahmed, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 13636 NEUTRON RD, Farmers Branch, TX, 75244, with a listed phone of (972) 368-3937. NPI 1073792123 was issued on 10/25/2007.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 24 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 71% brand-name and 0% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 98.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.2), 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

13636 NEUTRON RD
Farmers Branch, TX 75244

Provider Details

NPI 1073792123
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/25/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

98.6025
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.2049
Quality

Reporting: Individual

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 Dedrick Ahmed, O.D.. To verify Dedrick Ahmed, O.D.'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

Dedrick Ahmed, O.D. - brand share 71.0%
Optometrist average

71% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 24 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.

24
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
24
Total Day Supply
570
Brand vs Generic
71% brand / 0% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
79.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.43

Optometrist Overview

How Dedrick Ahmed, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

Dedrick Ahmed, O.D.'s 24 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 Ahmed.

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Optometrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dedrick Ahmed, O.D.'s specialty?
Dedrick Ahmed, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in Farmers Branch, Texas. Credentials: O.D..
How much does Dedrick Ahmed, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Dedrick Ahmed, O.D. wrote 24 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is Dedrick Ahmed, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
Dedrick Ahmed, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.6/100 (Quality: 77.2). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Dedrick Ahmed, O.D. located?
Dedrick Ahmed, O.D. is located at 13636 NEUTRON RD, Farmers Branch, TX, 75244. Phone: (972) 368-3937.
What is Dedrick Ahmed, O.D.'s NPI number?
Dedrick Ahmed, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073792123, issued on 10/25/2007.
Does Dedrick Ahmed, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Dedrick Ahmed, O.D.'s prescribing is 71% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K 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.
Does Dedrick Ahmed, O.D. accept Medicare?
Dedrick Ahmed, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 24 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Dedrick Ahmed, O.D.'s credentials?
Dedrick Ahmed, O.D.'s NPI is 1073792123 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

View source datasets and methodology notes
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.