2026 NPPES data Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician NPI 1295720167 M.D.
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KATHLEEN ARCHER, M.D.

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician in HOUSTON, Texas. 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
91
Medicare Part D claims · 30 beneficiaries · Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician avg: 624
Generic prescribing
57%
generic claims · 43% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: KATHLEEN ARCHER, M.D. is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HOUSTON, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 91 claims across 30 beneficiaries — 43% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: KATHLEEN ARCHER, M.D. filed 91 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HOUSTON, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

KATHLEEN ARCHER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

KATHLEEN ARCHER, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/15/2005

NPI 1295720167

Primary specialty

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician

Rare

291 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

91 85% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 624

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician share within Texas

1. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician) — 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).

KATHLEEN ARCHER, M.D. is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider practicing in HOUSTON, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1295720167. 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.

KATHLEEN ARCHER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 909 DAIRY ASHFORD RD STE 114, HOUSTON, TX, 77079, with a listed phone of (713) 984-9810. NPI 1295720167 was issued on 09/15/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARCHER 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 91 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 30 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 43% brand-name and 57% 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.

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 291 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 624 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

909 DAIRY ASHFORD RD STE 114
HOUSTON, TX 77079

Provider Details

NPI 1295720167
Specialty Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/15/2005

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 KATHLEEN ARCHER, M.D.. To verify KATHLEEN ARCHER, M.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 · Above average

KATHLEEN ARCHER, M.D. — brand share 43.0%
Specialty average (est.)

43% brand-name claims vs 57% generic, on 91 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.

91
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
30
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
148
Total Day Supply
4,166
Brand vs Generic
43% brand / 57% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$13K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.99
Gender Split
57% female / 43% 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
Latanoprost
36

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

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Overview

How KATHLEEN ARCHER, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

291
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in US
46
States with Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
624
Avg Claims per Provider

KATHLEEN ARCHER, M.D.'s 91 claims are below the specialty average of 624.

Nearby Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHLEEN ARCHER, M.D.'s specialty?
KATHLEEN ARCHER, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician and practices in HOUSTON, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KATHLEEN ARCHER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHLEEN ARCHER, M.D. wrote 91 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 30 beneficiaries.
Where is KATHLEEN ARCHER, M.D. located?
KATHLEEN ARCHER, M.D. is located at 909 DAIRY ASHFORD RD STE 114, HOUSTON, TX, 77079. Phone: (713) 984-9810.
What is KATHLEEN ARCHER, M.D.'s NPI number?
KATHLEEN ARCHER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295720167, issued on 09/15/2005.
Does KATHLEEN ARCHER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATHLEEN ARCHER, M.D.'s prescribing is 43% brand-name and 57% generic drugs by claim count, with $13K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 291 Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider writes 624 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KATHLEEN ARCHER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHLEEN ARCHER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHLEEN ARCHER, M.D. accept Medicare?
KATHLEEN ARCHER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 91 Part D claims and 30 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHLEEN ARCHER, M.D.'s credentials?
KATHLEEN ARCHER, M.D.'s NPI is 1295720167 with credentials M.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.
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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