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MELISSA DEMPSEY-CONNOLLY, O.D.

Optometrist in BEL AIR, Maryland. 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
53
Medicare Part D claims · 28 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
38%
generic claims · 62% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$531.05
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MELISSA DEMPSEY-CONNOLLY, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in BEL AIR, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 53 claims across 28 beneficiaries — 62% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $531.05 across 19 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MELISSA DEMPSEY-CONNOLLY, O.D. filed 53 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BEL AIR, Maryland. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MELISSA DEMPSEY-CONNOLLY, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/23/2007

NPI 1578680849

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

53 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Optometrist share within Maryland

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

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.

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MELISSA DEMPSEY-CONNOLLY, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in BEL AIR, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1578680849. 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 DEMPSEY-CONNOLLY, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 5 BEL AIR SOUTH PKWY, BEL AIR, MD, 21015, with a listed phone of (410) 569-8113. NPI 1578680849 was issued on 03/23/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DEMPSEY-CONNOLLY 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 53 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 28 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $26K in drug spend, split 62% brand-name and 38% 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

5 BEL AIR SOUTH PKWY
BEL AIR, MD 21015

Provider Details

NPI 1578680849
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/23/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELISSA DEMPSEY-CONNOLLY, O.D. 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.

MYEYEDR OPTOMETRY OF MARYLAND LLC
BEL AIR, MD

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 MELISSA DEMPSEY-CONNOLLY, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$531

Largest payer

CooperVision 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 · Brand-heavy

MELISSA DEMPSEY-CONNOLLY, O.D. — brand share 62.0%
Specialty average (est.)

62% brand-name claims vs 38% generic, on 53 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.

53
Total Claims
$26K
Total Drug Cost
28
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
88
Total Day Supply
2,371
Brand vs Generic
62% brand / 38% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$26K
Generic Drug Cost
$343

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.92

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Restasis
Cyclosporine
12

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

Optometrist Overview

How MELISSA DEMPSEY-CONNOLLY, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

MELISSA DEMPSEY-CONNOLLY, O.D.'s 53 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Maryland

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as DEMPSEY-CONNOLLY.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELISSA DEMPSEY-CONNOLLY, O.D.'s specialty?
MELISSA DEMPSEY-CONNOLLY, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in BEL AIR, Maryland. Credentials: O.D..
How much does MELISSA DEMPSEY-CONNOLLY, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELISSA DEMPSEY-CONNOLLY, O.D. wrote 53 Medicare Part D claims totaling $26K in drug costs for 28 beneficiaries.
Where is MELISSA DEMPSEY-CONNOLLY, O.D. located?
MELISSA DEMPSEY-CONNOLLY, O.D. is located at 5 BEL AIR SOUTH PKWY, BEL AIR, MD, 21015. Phone: (410) 569-8113.
What is MELISSA DEMPSEY-CONNOLLY, O.D.'s NPI number?
MELISSA DEMPSEY-CONNOLLY, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578680849, issued on 03/23/2007.
Does MELISSA DEMPSEY-CONNOLLY, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELISSA DEMPSEY-CONNOLLY, O.D.'s prescribing is 62% brand-name and 38% generic drugs by claim count, with $26K 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 DEMPSEY-CONNOLLY, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELISSA DEMPSEY-CONNOLLY, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELISSA DEMPSEY-CONNOLLY, O.D. accept Medicare?
MELISSA DEMPSEY-CONNOLLY, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 53 Part D claims and 28 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELISSA DEMPSEY-CONNOLLY, O.D.'s credentials?
MELISSA DEMPSEY-CONNOLLY, O.D.'s NPI is 1578680849 with credentials O.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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