2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1366425589 O.D.
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NICOLE BRASSELL, O.D.

Optometrist in HOUSTON, 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
46
Medicare Part D claims · 19 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
59%
generic claims · 41% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

NICOLE BRASSELL, O.D. filed 46 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in HOUSTON, Texas, prescribing 59% generic.

46
Part D claims, 2023
59%
generic prescribing

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.

NICOLE BRASSELL, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

46 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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 NICOLE BRASSELL, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/22/2005

NPI 1366425589

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

46 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

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

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).

NICOLE BRASSELL, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 10130 LOUETTA RD., HOUSTON, TX, 77070, with a listed phone of (713) 459-2278. NPI 1366425589 was issued on 11/22/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRASSELL 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 46 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 19 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 41% brand-name and 59% 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

10130 LOUETTA RD.
HOUSTON, TX 77070

Provider Details

NPI 1366425589
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/22/2005

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 NICOLE BRASSELL, O.D.. To verify NICOLE BRASSELL, 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

NICOLE BRASSELL, O.D. — brand share 41.0%
Specialty average (est.)

41% brand-name claims vs 59% generic, on 46 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.

46
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
19
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
61
Total Day Supply
1,471
Brand vs Generic
41% brand / 59% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$538

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.76

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
16

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

Optometrist Overview

How NICOLE BRASSELL, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

NICOLE BRASSELL, O.D.'s 46 claims are below 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 BRASSELL.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICOLE BRASSELL, O.D.'s specialty?
NICOLE BRASSELL, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in HOUSTON, Texas. Credentials: O.D..
How much does NICOLE BRASSELL, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICOLE BRASSELL, O.D. wrote 46 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 19 beneficiaries.
Where is NICOLE BRASSELL, O.D. located?
NICOLE BRASSELL, O.D. is located at 10130 LOUETTA RD., HOUSTON, TX, 77070. Phone: (713) 459-2278.
What is NICOLE BRASSELL, O.D.'s NPI number?
NICOLE BRASSELL, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366425589, issued on 11/22/2005.
Does NICOLE BRASSELL, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICOLE BRASSELL, O.D.'s prescribing is 41% brand-name and 59% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K 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 NICOLE BRASSELL, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICOLE BRASSELL, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICOLE BRASSELL, O.D. accept Medicare?
NICOLE BRASSELL, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 46 Part D claims and 19 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICOLE BRASSELL, O.D.'s credentials?
NICOLE BRASSELL, O.D.'s NPI is 1366425589 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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