2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1699776773 OD
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DENNIS DORANS, OD

Optometrist in PALMER, Massachusetts. 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
33
Medicare Part D claims · 13 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
27%
generic claims · 73% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.2551/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

DENNIS DORANS, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.2551/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 33 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.2551/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
33
Part D claims, 2023
27%
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.

DENNIS DORANS, OD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

91 Top 37% higher than 63% 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. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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 DENNIS DORANS, OD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/10/2005

NPI 1699776773

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

33 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

91.2551/100 8.155100000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Optometrist share within Massachusetts

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DENNIS DORANS, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.2551/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 91.2551/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.3%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 91.2551/100 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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DENNIS DORANS, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 1504 N MAIN ST, PALMER, MA, 01069, with a listed phone of (413) 283-3511. NPI 1699776773 was issued on 08/10/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DORANS 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 33 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 13 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $23K in drug spend, split 73% brand-name and 27% 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 91.2551/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 64.1164), 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

1504 N MAIN ST
PALMER, MA 01069

Provider Details

NPI 1699776773
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/10/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.2551
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
64.1164
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DENNIS DORANS, 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.

KELLY AND VELAZQUEZ EYE CENTER PC
PALMER, MA

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 — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DENNIS DORANS, OD. To verify DENNIS DORANS, OD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

DENNIS DORANS, OD — brand share 73.0%
Specialty average (est.)

73% brand-name claims vs 27% generic, on 33 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.

33
Total Claims
$23K
Total Drug Cost
13
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
51
Total Day Supply
1,378
Brand vs Generic
73% brand / 27% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$23K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Restasis
Cyclosporine
14

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

Optometrist Overview

How DENNIS DORANS, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

DENNIS DORANS, OD's 33 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DENNIS DORANS, OD's specialty?
DENNIS DORANS, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in PALMER, Massachusetts. Credentials: OD.
How much does DENNIS DORANS, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DENNIS DORANS, OD wrote 33 Medicare Part D claims totaling $23K in drug costs for 13 beneficiaries.
What is DENNIS DORANS, OD's Medicare quality score?
DENNIS DORANS, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.2551/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 64.1164). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DENNIS DORANS, OD located?
DENNIS DORANS, OD is located at 1504 N MAIN ST, PALMER, MA, 01069. Phone: (413) 283-3511.
What is DENNIS DORANS, OD's NPI number?
DENNIS DORANS, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699776773, issued on 08/10/2005.
Does DENNIS DORANS, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DENNIS DORANS, OD's prescribing is 73% brand-name and 27% generic drugs by claim count, with $23K 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 DENNIS DORANS, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DENNIS DORANS, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DENNIS DORANS, OD accept Medicare?
DENNIS DORANS, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 33 Part D claims and 13 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DENNIS DORANS, OD's credentials?
DENNIS DORANS, OD's NPI is 1699776773 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.
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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