2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1487748992 OD
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MELISSA CARRASCO, OD

Optometrist in EPHRATA, Pennsylvania. 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
200
Medicare Part D claims · 59 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
58%
generic claims · 42% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$248.97
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MELISSA CARRASCO, OD filed 200 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in EPHRATA, Pennsylvania, prescribing 58% generic.

200
Part D claims, 2023
58%
generic prescribing
$248.97
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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MELISSA CARRASCO, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

200 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 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

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

What does the federal data show about MELISSA CARRASCO, OD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/02/2006

NPI 1487748992

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

200 22% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Optometrist share within Pennsylvania

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

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).

MELISSA CARRASCO, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in EPHRATA, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1487748992. 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.

MELISSA CARRASCO, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 890 E MAIN ST, EPHRATA, PA, 17522, with a listed phone of (717) 721-6686. NPI 1487748992 was issued on 10/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARRASCO 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 200 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 59 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 42% brand-name and 58% 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

890 E MAIN ST
EPHRATA, PA 17522

Provider Details

NPI 1487748992
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/02/2006

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 MELISSA CARRASCO, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$249

Largest payer

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES 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.

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MELISSA CARRASCO, OD. To verify MELISSA CARRASCO, OD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

MELISSA CARRASCO, OD — brand share 42.0%
Specialty average (est.)

42% brand-name claims vs 58% generic, on 200 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.

200
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
59
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
259
Total Day Supply
6,646
Brand vs Generic
42% brand / 58% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$16K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
64% female / 36% 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
91
Timolol Maleate
28
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
16
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How MELISSA CARRASCO, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

MELISSA CARRASCO, OD's 200 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Pennsylvania

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA CARRASCO, OD's specialty?
MELISSA CARRASCO, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in EPHRATA, Pennsylvania. Credentials: OD.
How much does MELISSA CARRASCO, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA CARRASCO, OD wrote 200 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 59 beneficiaries.
Where is MELISSA CARRASCO, OD located?
MELISSA CARRASCO, OD is located at 890 E MAIN ST, EPHRATA, PA, 17522. Phone: (717) 721-6686.
What is MELISSA CARRASCO, OD's NPI number?
MELISSA CARRASCO, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487748992, issued on 10/02/2006.
Does MELISSA CARRASCO, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA CARRASCO, OD's prescribing is 42% brand-name and 58% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K 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 MELISSA CARRASCO, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA CARRASCO, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA CARRASCO, OD accept Medicare?
MELISSA CARRASCO, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 200 Part D claims and 59 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA CARRASCO, OD's credentials?
MELISSA CARRASCO, OD's NPI is 1487748992 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.

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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