2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1194715896 M.D.
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LINDA LEHMAN, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in AMES, Iowa. 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
633
Medicare Part D claims · 219 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

LINDA LEHMAN, M.D. filed 633 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in AMES, Iowa, prescribing 72% generic.

633
Part D claims, 2023
72%
generic prescribing

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LINDA LEHMAN, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

633 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

LINDA LEHMAN, 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 LINDA LEHMAN, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/24/2005

NPI 1194715896

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

633 55% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Iowa

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

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).

LINDA LEHMAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3313 SEDWICK ST, AMES, IA, 50010, with a listed phone of (555) 555-5555. NPI 1194715896 was issued on 10/24/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LEHMAN 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 633 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 219 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $63K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% 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

3313 SEDWICK ST
AMES, IA 50010

Provider Details

NPI 1194715896
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/24/2005

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

LINDA LEHMAN, M.D. — brand share 28.0%
Specialty average (est.)

28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 633 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.

633
Total Claims
$63K
Total Drug Cost
219
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,243
Total Day Supply
34,810
Brand vs Generic
28% brand / 72% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$52K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Antibiotic Claims
29

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.94
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LINDA LEHMAN, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Latanoprost
347
Timolol Maleate
64
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
43
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
27
Restasis
Cyclosporine
23
Doxycycline Hyclate
22
Brimonidine Tartrate
16
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
14
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
13

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How LINDA LEHMAN, 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

LINDA LEHMAN, M.D.'s 633 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Iowa

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LINDA LEHMAN, M.D.'s specialty?
LINDA LEHMAN, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in AMES, Iowa. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LINDA LEHMAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LINDA LEHMAN, M.D. wrote 633 Medicare Part D claims totaling $63K in drug costs for 219 beneficiaries.
Where is LINDA LEHMAN, M.D. located?
LINDA LEHMAN, M.D. is located at 3313 SEDWICK ST, AMES, IA, 50010. Phone: (555) 555-5555.
What is LINDA LEHMAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
LINDA LEHMAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194715896, issued on 10/24/2005.
Does LINDA LEHMAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LINDA LEHMAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $52K 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 LINDA LEHMAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LINDA LEHMAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Tobramycin-Dexamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LINDA LEHMAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
LINDA LEHMAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 633 Part D claims and 219 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LINDA LEHMAN, M.D.'s credentials?
LINDA LEHMAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1194715896 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.

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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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