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2026 NPPES data Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist NPI 1720135015 O.D.
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Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 299 in Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
54
Medicare Part D claims · 34 beneficiaries · Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist avg: 296
Generic prescribing
46%
generic claims · 54% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96.4/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$263.73
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Michael Wheeler, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.4/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 54 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 96.4/100
- MIPS score · +13 vs avg
- 54
- Part D claims, 2023
- 46%
- generic prescribing
- $263.73
- 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 Wheeler, O.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
96 ≥ 82nd percentile 82% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Michael Wheeler, O.D. sits
This provider among low vision rehabilitation optometrist peers
Across the 29 low vision rehabilitation optometrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Michael Wheeler, O.D. writes more Part D claims than 17% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 79% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one low vision rehabilitation optometrist peer from a representative sample of 28; the gold marker is Michael Wheeler, O.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Michael Wheeler, O.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
54 82% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
96.4/100 12.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Arkansas
How Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Michael Wheeler, O.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 96.4/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist) - 96.4/100 vs national avg 83.5
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Wheeler, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 360 HIGHWAY 5 N, Mountain Home, AR, 72653, with a listed phone of (870) 425-2277. NPI 1720135015 was issued on 01/05/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 54 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 34 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend, split 54% brand-name and 46% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 96.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.2), compared with the 83.5 average among clinicians with a measured score.
Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 299 enrolled providers across 39 states and an average of 296 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1720135015 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist |
| Credentials | O.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/05/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
96.3686
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
86.2339
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
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 Wheeler, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$264
Largest payer
Glaukos Corporation
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
Michael Wheeler, O.D. - brand share 54.0%
Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist average
54% brand-name claims vs 46% generic, on 54 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.
54
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
34
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 66
- Total Day Supply
- 1,594
- Brand vs Generic
- 54% brand / 46% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $15K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $956
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.61
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Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist Overview
How Michael Wheeler, O.D. fits within the Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist landscape nationally.
299
Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist Providers in US
39
States with Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist
296
Avg Claims per Provider
Michael Wheeler, O.D.'s 54 claims are below the specialty average of 296.
Nearby Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist Providers in Arkansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Wheeler.
Compare Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Arkansas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Wheeler, O.D.'s specialty? ▼
Michael Wheeler, O.D. specializes in Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist and practices in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Credentials: O.D..
How much does Michael Wheeler, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Michael Wheeler, O.D. wrote 54 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 34 beneficiaries.
What is Michael Wheeler, O.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Michael Wheeler, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.4/100 (Quality: 86.2). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Michael Wheeler, O.D. located? ▼
Michael Wheeler, O.D. is located at 360 HIGHWAY 5 N, Mountain Home, AR, 72653. Phone: (870) 425-2277.
What is Michael Wheeler, O.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Michael Wheeler, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720135015, issued on 01/05/2007.
Does Michael Wheeler, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Michael Wheeler, O.D.'s prescribing is 54% brand-name and 46% generic drugs by claim count, with $15K in brand drug costs.
How many Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 299 Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist providers across 39 states in the US. The average Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist provider writes 296 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Michael Wheeler, O.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Michael Wheeler, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 54 Part D claims and 34 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michael Wheeler, O.D.'s credentials? ▼
Michael Wheeler, O.D.'s NPI is 1720135015 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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