NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1740420686 O.D.
Verify on CMS → Michelle Hessen, O.D.
Optometrist in Baltimore, Maryland.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 61,426 in 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
856
Medicare Part D claims · 231 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 279
Generic prescribing
53%
generic claims · 47% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
CMS neutral threshold · no category scores published
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Michelle Hessen, O.D. carries the neutral CMS MIPS final score of 75/100, assigned where no category was scored - and filed 856 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 75/100
- CMS neutral score · not measured
- 856
- Part D claims, 2024
- 53%
- generic prescribing
- ≥72nd
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Michelle Hessen, O.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1740420686), first enumerated 03/05/2009.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 856 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
CMS assigned a neutral MIPS final score of 75/100 where no performance category was scored — not a measured quality rank.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1740420686 · Optometrist
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-NEUTRAL · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1740420686
- ENUM-MID 2009
- TAX-MEGA 61K Optometrist
- MIPS-NEUTRAL 75/100
- RX-LIGHT 856
- BOOK-LIGHT 901 in Maryland
- PHOTO-ENUM Mariam Sasani, O.D. · 2009
Michelle Hessen, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
856 ≥ 72nd percentile 72% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Michelle Hessen, O.D.?
CMS neutral score, not measuredPrimary specialty
Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
856 207% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Maryland providers
MIPS score not measured
CMS assigned a neutral 75/100 threshold
CMS did not publish any Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, or Improvement Activities category score for this clinician. This administrative threshold is not comparable with the national average of clinicians whose MIPS score was measured.
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.
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1740420686 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Optometrist |
| Credentials | O.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/05/2009 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75
Final Score
CMS neutral threshold · not measured
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Michelle Hessen, 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.
Johns Hopkins University
Lutherville, 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).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Michelle Hessen, O.D. - brand share 47.0%
Optometrist average
47% brand-name claims vs 53% generic, on 856 2024 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 2024.
856
Total Claims
$262K
Total Drug Cost
231
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,199.433
- Total Day Supply
- 29,808
- Brand vs Generic
- 47% brand / 53% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $246K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $17K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 113
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.42
- Gender Split
- 79% female / 21% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 11, 65-74: 114, 75-84: 84, 85+: 22
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Michelle Hessen, O.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Erythromycin
Erythromycin
184 claims
- Restasis
Restasis
80 claims
- Xiidra
Xiidra
76 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 73
Doxycycline Hyclate
73 claims
- Cyclosporine 59
Cyclosporine
59 claims
- Loteprednol Etabon… 47
Loteprednol Etabonate
47 claims
- Neomycin-Polymyxin… 39
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
39 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate 31
Prednisolone Acetate
31 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 184 |
| Restasis Cyclosporine | 80 |
| Xiidra Lifitegrast | 76 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 73 |
| Cyclosporine | 59 |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 47 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 39 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 31 |
| Tobramycin-Dexamethasone Tobramycin/Dexamethasone | 29 |
| Azithromycin | 22 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Optometrist Overview
How Michelle Hessen, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.
61,426
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
279
Avg Claims per Provider
Michelle Hessen, O.D.'s 856 claims are above the specialty average of 279.
Nationwide Optometrist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Hessen, both outside Maryland so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (75 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2009)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Optometrist Providers in Maryland
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hessen.
One of 901 Optometrist providers enrolled in Maryland, 5 are shown here.
Anahita Abazari
Bethesda, MD
Dr. Fatemeh Abbasi-Cooper
OD
Rockville, MD
Dr. Steven Abraham
OD
Germantown, MD
Dr. Amir Abyaneh
O.D.
Waldorf, MD
Dr. Kathleen Adams
OD
Silver Spring, MD
Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michelle Hessen, O.D.'s specialty? ▼
Michelle Hessen, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in Baltimore, Maryland. Credentials: O.D..
How much does Michelle Hessen, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Michelle Hessen, O.D. wrote 856 Medicare Part D claims totaling $262K in drug costs for 231 beneficiaries.
What is Michelle Hessen, O.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Michelle Hessen, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. CMS published no Quality, Promoting Interoperability, Improvement Activity or Cost score for this clinician, so the final score is the neutral performance threshold CMS assigns rather than a measured result. 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 Michelle Hessen, O.D. located? ▼
Michelle Hessen, O.D. is located at 600 N WOLFE ST, Baltimore, MD, 21287. Phone: (410) 955-5080.
What is Michelle Hessen, O.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Michelle Hessen, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740420686, issued on 03/05/2009.
Does Michelle Hessen, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Michelle Hessen, O.D.'s prescribing is 47% brand-name and 53% generic drugs by claim count, with $246K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 61,426 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 279 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michelle Hessen, O.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Michelle Hessen, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Erythromycin, Restasis, Xiidra. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michelle Hessen, O.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Michelle Hessen, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 856 Part D claims and 231 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michelle Hessen, O.D.'s credentials? ▼
Michelle Hessen, O.D.'s NPI is 1740420686 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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