2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1174077317
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MEGAN FISHER

Optometrist in DENHAM SPRINGS, Louisiana. 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
940
Medicare Part D claims · 295 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
29%
generic claims · 71% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
23.3333/100
▼ 60 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$49.99
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MEGAN FISHER reported a CMS MIPS final score of 23.3333/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 940 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

23.3333/100
MIPS score · -60 vs avg
940
Part D claims, 2023
29%
generic prescribing
$49.99
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.

MEGAN FISHER's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

23 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about MEGAN FISHER?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/04/2016

NPI 1174077317

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

940 266% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

23.3333/100 59.76669999999999% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Optometrist share within Louisiana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MEGAN FISHER's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
23.3333/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 23.3333/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%23.3%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 23.3333/100 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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MEGAN FISHER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider at 1330 S RANGE AVE, DENHAM SPRINGS, LA, 70726, with a listed phone of (225) 664-2189. NPI 1174077317 was issued on 08/04/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FISHER 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 940 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 295 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $452K in drug spend, split 71% brand-name and 29% 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 23.3333/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 26.6667), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

1330 S RANGE AVE
DENHAM SPRINGS, LA 70726

Provider Details

NPI 1174077317
Specialty Optometrist
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/04/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

23.3333
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
26.6667
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MEGAN FISHER 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.

ARIA EYE CARE, LLC
CHURCH POINT, LA
LOUISIANA EYE CARE
DENHAM SPRINGS, LA

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 MEGAN FISHER. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$50

Largest payer

Harrow Eye, LLC

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 · Brand-heavy

MEGAN FISHER — brand share 71.0%
Specialty average (est.)

71% brand-name claims vs 29% generic, on 940 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.

940
Total Claims
$452K
Total Drug Cost
295
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
954
Total Day Supply
25,223
Brand vs Generic
71% brand / 29% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$389K
Generic Drug Cost
$63K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.41
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 38, 65-74: 91, 75-84: 102, 85+: 64

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MEGAN FISHER 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
Restasis
Cyclosporine
443
Cyclosporine
165
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
118
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
50
Latanoprost
37
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
29
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
23
Timolol Maleate
17
Prednisolone Acetate
13
Loteprednol Etabonate
12

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

Optometrist Overview

How MEGAN FISHER fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

MEGAN FISHER's 940 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Louisiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MEGAN FISHER's specialty?
MEGAN FISHER specializes in Optometrist and practices in DENHAM SPRINGS, Louisiana.
How much does MEGAN FISHER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MEGAN FISHER wrote 940 Medicare Part D claims totaling $452K in drug costs for 295 beneficiaries.
What is MEGAN FISHER's Medicare quality score?
MEGAN FISHER has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 23.3333/100 (Quality: 26.6667). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MEGAN FISHER located?
MEGAN FISHER is located at 1330 S RANGE AVE, DENHAM SPRINGS, LA, 70726. Phone: (225) 664-2189.
What is MEGAN FISHER's NPI number?
MEGAN FISHER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174077317, issued on 08/04/2016.
Does MEGAN FISHER prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MEGAN FISHER's prescribing is 71% brand-name and 29% generic drugs by claim count, with $389K 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 MEGAN FISHER prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MEGAN FISHER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Restasis, Cyclosporine, Xiidra. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MEGAN FISHER accept Medicare?
MEGAN FISHER appears in CMS Medicare data with 940 Part D claims and 295 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MEGAN FISHER's credentials?
MEGAN FISHER's NPI is 1174077317. 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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