2026 NPPES data Vision Therapy Optometrist NPI 1063570992 O.D.
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JENNIFER TAM, O.D.

Vision Therapy Optometrist in LA MESA, California. 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
259
Medicare Part D claims · 131 beneficiaries · Vision Therapy Optometrist avg: 209
Generic prescribing
49%
generic claims · 51% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
73.6207/100
▼ 9 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$262.67
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JENNIFER TAM, O.D. is a Vision Therapy Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in LA MESA, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 259 claims across 131 beneficiaries — 51% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.6207/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $262.67 across 8 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JENNIFER TAM, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.6207 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 259 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JENNIFER TAM, O.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/04/2006

NPI 1063570992

Primary specialty

Vision Therapy Optometrist

Rare

369 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

259 24% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 209

MIPS final score

73.6207/100 9.479299999999995% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Vision Therapy Optometrist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Vision Therapy Optometrist share within California

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JENNIFER TAM, O.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Vision Therapy Optometrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
73.6207/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Vision Therapy Optometrist) — 73.6207/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%73.6%
MIPS final score (Vision Therapy Optometrist) — 73.6207/100 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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JENNIFER TAM, O.D. is a Vision Therapy Optometrist provider practicing in LA MESA, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1063570992. 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.

JENNIFER TAM, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vision Therapy Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 7862 EL CAJON BLVD, LA MESA, CA, 91942, with a listed phone of (619) 644-6405. NPI 1063570992 was issued on 12/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TAM 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 259 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 131 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $110K in drug spend, split 51% brand-name and 49% 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 73.6207/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.5653, Cost 58.6993), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Vision Therapy Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 369 enrolled providers across 42 states and an average of 209 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

7862 EL CAJON BLVD
LA MESA, CA 91942

Provider Details

NPI 1063570992
Specialty Vision Therapy Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/04/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

73.6207
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.5653
Quality
58.6993
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JENNIFER TAM, 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.

SHARP REES-STEALY MEDICAL GROUP INC
LA MESA, CA

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 JENNIFER TAM, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$263

Largest payer

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, 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.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JENNIFER TAM, O.D.. To verify JENNIFER TAM, O.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

JENNIFER TAM, O.D. — brand share 51.0%
Specialty average (est.)

51% brand-name claims vs 49% generic, on 259 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.

259
Total Claims
$110K
Total Drug Cost
131
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
420
Total Day Supply
11,250
Brand vs Generic
51% brand / 49% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$104K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
74% female / 26% 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
Restasis
Cyclosporine
40
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
37
Azelastine Hcl
35
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
30
Latanoprost
29
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
11
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
11

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

Vision Therapy Optometrist Overview

How JENNIFER TAM, O.D. fits within the Vision Therapy Optometrist landscape nationally.

369
Vision Therapy Optometrist Providers in US
42
States with Vision Therapy Optometrist
209
Avg Claims per Provider

JENNIFER TAM, O.D.'s 259 claims are above the specialty average of 209.

Nearby Vision Therapy Optometrist Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JENNIFER TAM, O.D.'s specialty?
JENNIFER TAM, O.D. specializes in Vision Therapy Optometrist and practices in LA MESA, California. Credentials: O.D..
How much does JENNIFER TAM, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JENNIFER TAM, O.D. wrote 259 Medicare Part D claims totaling $110K in drug costs for 131 beneficiaries.
What is JENNIFER TAM, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JENNIFER TAM, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.6207/100 (Quality: 74.5653, Cost: 58.6993). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JENNIFER TAM, O.D. located?
JENNIFER TAM, O.D. is located at 7862 EL CAJON BLVD, LA MESA, CA, 91942. Phone: (619) 644-6405.
What is JENNIFER TAM, O.D.'s NPI number?
JENNIFER TAM, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063570992, issued on 12/04/2006.
Does JENNIFER TAM, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JENNIFER TAM, O.D.'s prescribing is 51% brand-name and 49% generic drugs by claim count, with $104K in brand drug costs.
How many Vision Therapy Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 369 Vision Therapy Optometrist providers across 42 states in the US. The average Vision Therapy Optometrist provider writes 209 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JENNIFER TAM, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JENNIFER TAM, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Restasis, Erythromycin, Azelastine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JENNIFER TAM, O.D. accept Medicare?
JENNIFER TAM, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 259 Part D claims and 131 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JENNIFER TAM, O.D.'s credentials?
JENNIFER TAM, O.D.'s NPI is 1063570992 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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