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MICHAEL HEAD, O.D.

Optometrist in HURST, Texas. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 652 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
54%
generic claims · 46% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.2167/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$638.26
23 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL HEAD, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.2167/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,479 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

92.2167/100
MIPS score · +9 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
54%
generic prescribing
$638.26
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.

MICHAEL HEAD, O.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

92 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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 MICHAEL HEAD, O.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/12/2012

NPI 1174873574

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,479 865% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

92.2167/100 9.116700000000009% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Optometrist share within Texas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL HEAD, O.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.2167/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 92.2167/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.2%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 92.2167/100 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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MICHAEL HEAD, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 1872 NORWOOD DR, HURST, TX, 76054, with a listed phone of (817) 540-6060. NPI 1174873574 was issued on 09/12/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HEAD 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 2,479 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 652 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $784K in drug spend, split 46% brand-name and 54% 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 92.2167/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.4335), 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

1872 NORWOOD DR
HURST, TX 76054

Provider Details

NPI 1174873574
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/12/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

92.2167
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.4335
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL HEAD, 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.

TEXAS EYE AND LASER CENTER, P.A.
HURST, TX

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 MICHAEL HEAD, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$638

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MICHAEL HEAD, O.D.. To verify MICHAEL HEAD, O.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

MICHAEL HEAD, O.D. — brand share 46.0%
Specialty average (est.)

46% brand-name claims vs 54% generic, on 2,479 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.

2,479
Total Claims
$784K
Total Drug Cost
652
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,038
Total Day Supply
144,691
Brand vs Generic
46% brand / 54% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$694K
Generic Drug Cost
$90K
Antibiotic Claims
35

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 283, 75-84: 262, 85+: 92

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MICHAEL HEAD, O.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
837
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
265
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
183
Prednisolone Acetate
175
Travoprost
113
Timolol Maleate
109
Brimonidine Tartrate
85
Restasis
Cyclosporine
64
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
62
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
57

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

Optometrist Overview

How MICHAEL HEAD, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

MICHAEL HEAD, O.D.'s 2,479 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL HEAD, O.D.'s specialty?
MICHAEL HEAD, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in HURST, Texas. Credentials: O.D..
How much does MICHAEL HEAD, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL HEAD, O.D. wrote 2,479 Medicare Part D claims totaling $784K in drug costs for 652 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL HEAD, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL HEAD, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.2167/100 (Quality: 84.4335). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL HEAD, O.D. located?
MICHAEL HEAD, O.D. is located at 1872 NORWOOD DR, HURST, TX, 76054. Phone: (817) 540-6060.
What is MICHAEL HEAD, O.D.'s NPI number?
MICHAEL HEAD, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174873574, issued on 09/12/2012.
Does MICHAEL HEAD, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL HEAD, O.D.'s prescribing is 46% brand-name and 54% generic drugs by claim count, with $694K 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 MICHAEL HEAD, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL HEAD, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL HEAD, O.D. accept Medicare?
MICHAEL HEAD, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,479 Part D claims and 652 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL HEAD, O.D.'s credentials?
MICHAEL HEAD, O.D.'s NPI is 1174873574 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.
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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