2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1699753624 O.D.
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RICHARD GALLERANI, O.D.

Optometrist in FEEDING HILLS, Massachusetts. 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
144
Medicare Part D claims · 66 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
65%
generic claims · 35% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$60.26
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RICHARD GALLERANI, O.D. filed 144 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in FEEDING HILLS, Massachusetts, prescribing 65% generic.

144
Part D claims, 2023
65%
generic prescribing
$60.26
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.

RICHARD GALLERANI, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

144 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 RICHARD GALLERANI, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/09/2006

NPI 1699753624

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

144 44% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Optometrist share within Massachusetts

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

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).

RICHARD GALLERANI, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 656 SPRINGFIELD ST, FEEDING HILLS, MA, 01030, with a listed phone of (413) 789-2106. NPI 1699753624 was issued on 01/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GALLERANI 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 144 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 66 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $71K in drug spend, split 35% brand-name and 65% 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

656 SPRINGFIELD ST
FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030

Provider Details

NPI 1699753624
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/09/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD GALLERANI, 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.

AGAWAM EYE ASSOCIATES INC
FEEDING HILLS, MA

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 RICHARD GALLERANI, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$60

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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 — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RICHARD GALLERANI, O.D.. To verify RICHARD GALLERANI, O.D.'s current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

RICHARD GALLERANI, O.D. — brand share 35.0%
Specialty average (est.)

35% brand-name claims vs 65% generic, on 144 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.

144
Total Claims
$71K
Total Drug Cost
66
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
280
Total Day Supply
7,911
Brand vs Generic
35% brand / 65% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$66K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.76
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RICHARD GALLERANI, 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
50
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
20
Restasis
Cyclosporine
14
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
14
Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim
Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim
13

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

Optometrist Overview

How RICHARD GALLERANI, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

RICHARD GALLERANI, O.D.'s 144 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD GALLERANI, O.D.'s specialty?
RICHARD GALLERANI, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in FEEDING HILLS, Massachusetts. Credentials: O.D..
How much does RICHARD GALLERANI, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD GALLERANI, O.D. wrote 144 Medicare Part D claims totaling $71K in drug costs for 66 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD GALLERANI, O.D. located?
RICHARD GALLERANI, O.D. is located at 656 SPRINGFIELD ST, FEEDING HILLS, MA, 01030. Phone: (413) 789-2106.
What is RICHARD GALLERANI, O.D.'s NPI number?
RICHARD GALLERANI, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699753624, issued on 01/09/2006.
Does RICHARD GALLERANI, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD GALLERANI, O.D.'s prescribing is 35% brand-name and 65% generic drugs by claim count, with $66K 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 RICHARD GALLERANI, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD GALLERANI, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Xiidra, Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD GALLERANI, O.D. accept Medicare?
RICHARD GALLERANI, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 144 Part D claims and 66 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD GALLERANI, O.D.'s credentials?
RICHARD GALLERANI, O.D.'s NPI is 1699753624 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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