2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1952410797 M.D.
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LANCE PICKRELL, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in TERRE HAUTE, Indiana. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 365 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
66%
generic claims · 34% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$230
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LANCE PICKRELL, M.D. filed 1,477 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, prescribing 66% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
66%
generic prescribing
$230
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

LANCE PICKRELL, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,477 Top 20% higher than 80% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

LANCE PICKRELL, 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).

What does the federal data show about LANCE PICKRELL, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/29/2006

NPI 1952410797

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,477 4% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Indiana

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within Indiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ophthalmology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Ophthalmology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology 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).

LANCE PICKRELL, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1952410797. 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.

LANCE PICKRELL, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 422 POPLAR ST, TERRE HAUTE, IN, 47807, with a listed phone of (812) 242-3700. NPI 1952410797 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 PICKRELL 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 1,477 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 365 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $163K in drug spend, split 34% brand-name and 66% 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.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

422 POPLAR ST
TERRE HAUTE, IN 47807

Provider Details

NPI 1952410797
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
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 LANCE PICKRELL, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$230

Largest payer

Bausch & Lomb Americas 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

LANCE PICKRELL, M.D. — brand share 34.0%
Specialty average (est.)

34% brand-name claims vs 66% generic, on 1,477 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.

1,477
Total Claims
$163K
Total Drug Cost
365
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,539
Total Day Supply
71,837
Brand vs Generic
34% brand / 66% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$130K
Generic Drug Cost
$33K
Antibiotic Claims
25

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.48
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 127, 75-84: 139, 85+: 73

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
457
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
234
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
86
Prednisolone Acetate
85
Timolol Maleate
79
Ketorolac Tromethamine
69
Brimonidine Tartrate
56
Ofloxacin
48
Atropine Sulfate
42
Travoprost
40

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How LANCE PICKRELL, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

LANCE PICKRELL, M.D.'s 1,477 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Indiana

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

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LANCE PICKRELL, M.D.'s specialty?
LANCE PICKRELL, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in TERRE HAUTE, Indiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LANCE PICKRELL, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LANCE PICKRELL, M.D. wrote 1,477 Medicare Part D claims totaling $163K in drug costs for 365 beneficiaries.
Where is LANCE PICKRELL, M.D. located?
LANCE PICKRELL, M.D. is located at 422 POPLAR ST, TERRE HAUTE, IN, 47807. Phone: (812) 242-3700.
What is LANCE PICKRELL, M.D.'s NPI number?
LANCE PICKRELL, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952410797, issued on 08/29/2006.
Does LANCE PICKRELL, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LANCE PICKRELL, M.D.'s prescribing is 34% brand-name and 66% generic drugs by claim count, with $130K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LANCE PICKRELL, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LANCE PICKRELL, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LANCE PICKRELL, M.D. accept Medicare?
LANCE PICKRELL, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,477 Part D claims and 365 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LANCE PICKRELL, M.D.'s credentials?
LANCE PICKRELL, M.D.'s NPI is 1952410797 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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