2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1134187495 MD
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Rachel Tesser, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 22,090 in Ophthalmology Physician, 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
999
Medicare Part D claims · 270 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
61%
generic claims · 39% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · Penalty band
Industry payments
$17.73
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Rachel Tesser, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 999 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

0/100
MIPS score · -83 vs avg
999
Part D claims, 2023
61%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

Rachel Tesser, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Rachel Tesser, MD sits

This provider among ophthalmology physician peers

Across the 9,866 ophthalmology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Rachel Tesser, MD writes more Part D claims than 45% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 0% — placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-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

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100024.448.873.297.7Part D claim volume — percentile in specialtyMIPS quality — percentilePart D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality — percentile: 58Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality — percentile: 87Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality — percentile: 93Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality — percentile: 15Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality — percentile: 80Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality — percentile: 67Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality — percentile: 20Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality — percentile: 93Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality — percentile: 93Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality — percentile: 63Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality — percentile: 53Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality — percentile: 93Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality — percentile: 68Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality — percentile: 75Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality — percentile: 55Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality — percentile: 17Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality — percentile: 45Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality — percentile: 78Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality — percentile: 57Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality — percentile: 77Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality — percentile: 22Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality — percentile: 22Part D claim 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specialty: 70 · MIPS quality — percentile: 33Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality — percentile: 38Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality — percentile: 85Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality — percentile: 92Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality — percentile: 93Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality — percentile: 8Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality — percentile: 40Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality — percentile: 43Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality — percentile: 0Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality — percentile: 22Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality — percentile: 72Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality — percentile: 5Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality — percentile: 7Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality — percentile: 88Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality — percentile: 35Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality — percentile: 13Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality — percentile: 50Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality — percentile: 10Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality — percentile: 22Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality — percentile: 47Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality — percentile: 48Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality — percentile: 18Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality — percentile: 22Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality — percentile: 37Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality — percentile: 0Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality — percentile: 82Rachel Tesser, MD — Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality — percentile: 0
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one ophthalmology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Rachel Tesser, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

Rachel Tesser, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Rachel Tesser, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/03/2006

NPI 1134187495

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

999 30% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1 pts vs avg

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Largest specialties in North Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Clinical Social Worker — 7.1%Clinical Social Worker7.1%Behavior Technician — 6.4%Behavior Technician6.4%Pharmacist — 5%Pharmacist5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 4.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.5%Physical Therapist — 4.3%Physical Therapist4.3%Physician Assistant — 4.2%Physician Assistant4.2%Ophthalmology Physician — 0.3%Ophthalmology Physician0.3%
Largest specialties in North Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Rachel Tesser, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 0/100 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.

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).

Rachel Tesser, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 55 VILCOM CENTER CIRCLE, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, with a listed phone of (919) 960-2720. NPI 1134187495 was issued on 05/03/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Tesser 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 999 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 270 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $263K in drug spend, split 39% brand-name and 61% 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 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

55 VILCOM CENTER CIRCLE
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Provider Details

NPI 1134187495
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/03/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

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 Rachel Tesser, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$18

Largest payer

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, 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 · Above average

Rachel Tesser, MD — brand share 39.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average

39% brand-name claims vs 61% generic, on 999 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.

999
Total Claims
$263K
Total Drug Cost
270
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,120
Total Day Supply
62,333
Brand vs Generic
39% brand / 61% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$242K
Generic Drug Cost
$20K
Antibiotic Claims
52

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.80
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Rachel Tesser, MD 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
393
Timolol Maleate
139
Restasis
Cyclosporine
114
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
77
Doxycycline Hyclate
46
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
29
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
28
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
27
Brimonidine Tartrate
21
Prednisolone Acetate
21

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How Rachel Tesser, MD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

Rachel Tesser, MD's 999 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Tesser.

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • 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 North Carolina medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Ophthalmology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rachel Tesser, MD's specialty?
Rachel Tesser, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Rachel Tesser, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Rachel Tesser, MD wrote 999 Medicare Part D claims totaling $263K in drug costs for 270 beneficiaries.
What is Rachel Tesser, MD's Medicare quality score?
Rachel Tesser, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Rachel Tesser, MD located?
Rachel Tesser, MD is located at 55 VILCOM CENTER CIRCLE, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514. Phone: (919) 960-2720.
What is Rachel Tesser, MD's NPI number?
Rachel Tesser, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134187495, issued on 05/03/2006.
Does Rachel Tesser, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Rachel Tesser, MD's prescribing is 39% brand-name and 61% generic drugs by claim count, with $242K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Rachel Tesser, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Rachel Tesser, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Rachel Tesser, MD accept Medicare?
Rachel Tesser, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 999 Part D claims and 270 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Rachel Tesser, MD's credentials?
Rachel Tesser, MD's NPI is 1134187495 with credentials MD. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

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