2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1295899177 OD
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LEE BERMAN, OD

Optometrist in GARDEN GROVE, 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
129
Medicare Part D claims · 57 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
67%
generic claims · 33% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: LEE BERMAN, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in GARDEN GROVE, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 129 claims across 57 beneficiaries — 33% brand-name prescribing .

What the federal data shows

LEE BERMAN, OD filed 129 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in GARDEN GROVE, California, prescribing 67% generic.

129
Part D claims, 2023
67%
generic prescribing

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LEE BERMAN, OD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/21/2006

NPI 1295899177

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

129 50% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in California

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Optometrist share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

LEE BERMAN, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in GARDEN GROVE, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1295899177. 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.

LEE BERMAN, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 11642 KNOTT ST STE 15, GARDEN GROVE, CA, 92841, with a listed phone of (714) 903-7767. NPI 1295899177 was issued on 12/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BERMAN 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 129 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 57 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 33% brand-name and 67% 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.

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

11642 KNOTT ST STE 15
GARDEN GROVE, CA 92841

Provider Details

NPI 1295899177
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/21/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LEE BERMAN, 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.

SOUTHWESTERN EYE CENTER LTD
PRESCOTT, AZ

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 — 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 LEE BERMAN, OD. To verify LEE BERMAN, OD'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 · Above average

LEE BERMAN, OD — brand share 33.0%
Specialty average (est.)

33% brand-name claims vs 67% generic, on 129 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.

129
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
57
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
269
Total Day Supply
7,765
Brand vs Generic
33% brand / 67% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
61% female / 39% 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
71
Timolol Maleate
21

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

Optometrist Overview

How LEE BERMAN, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

LEE BERMAN, OD's 129 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LEE BERMAN, OD's specialty?
LEE BERMAN, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in GARDEN GROVE, California. Credentials: OD.
How much does LEE BERMAN, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LEE BERMAN, OD wrote 129 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 57 beneficiaries.
Where is LEE BERMAN, OD located?
LEE BERMAN, OD is located at 11642 KNOTT ST STE 15, GARDEN GROVE, CA, 92841. Phone: (714) 903-7767.
What is LEE BERMAN, OD's NPI number?
LEE BERMAN, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295899177, issued on 12/21/2006.
Does LEE BERMAN, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LEE BERMAN, OD's prescribing is 33% brand-name and 67% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K 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 LEE BERMAN, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LEE BERMAN, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LEE BERMAN, OD accept Medicare?
LEE BERMAN, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 129 Part D claims and 57 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LEE BERMAN, OD's credentials?
LEE BERMAN, OD's NPI is 1295899177 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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