2026 NPPES data Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist NPI 1942358320 O.D.
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RICHARD PACKARD, O.D.

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in INDIAN WELLS, California. 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
86
Medicare Part D claims · 66 beneficiaries · Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist avg: 235
Generic prescribing
10%
generic claims · 90% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

RICHARD PACKARD, O.D. filed 86 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in INDIAN WELLS, California, prescribing 10% generic.

86
Part D claims, 2023
10%
generic prescribing

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

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

86 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 RICHARD PACKARD, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/08/2007

NPI 1942358320

Primary specialty

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist

Niche

1,549 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

86 63% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 235

Specialty distribution in California

How Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist share within California

1. Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Corneal and Contact Management 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 PACKARD, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 74927 US HIGHWAY 111, INDIAN WELLS, CA, 92210, with a listed phone of (760) 568-2340. NPI 1942358320 was issued on 01/08/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PACKARD 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 86 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 66 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 90% brand-name and 10% 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.

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,549 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 235 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

74927 US HIGHWAY 111
INDIAN WELLS, CA 92210

Provider Details

NPI 1942358320
Specialty Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/08/2007

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RICHARD PACKARD, O.D.. To verify RICHARD PACKARD, O.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

RICHARD PACKARD, O.D. — brand share 90.0%
Specialty average (est.)

90% brand-name claims vs 10% generic, on 86 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.

86
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
66
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
99
Total Day Supply
2,086
Brand vs Generic
90% brand / 10% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
59
Latanoprost
13

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

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Overview

How RICHARD PACKARD, O.D. fits within the Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist landscape nationally.

1,549
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Providers in US
52
States with Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
235
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD PACKARD, O.D.'s 86 claims are below the specialty average of 235.

Nearby Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Providers in California

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

Compare Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD PACKARD, O.D.'s specialty?
RICHARD PACKARD, O.D. specializes in Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist and practices in INDIAN WELLS, California. Credentials: O.D..
How much does RICHARD PACKARD, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD PACKARD, O.D. wrote 86 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 66 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD PACKARD, O.D. located?
RICHARD PACKARD, O.D. is located at 74927 US HIGHWAY 111, INDIAN WELLS, CA, 92210. Phone: (760) 568-2340.
What is RICHARD PACKARD, O.D.'s NPI number?
RICHARD PACKARD, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942358320, issued on 01/08/2007.
Does RICHARD PACKARD, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD PACKARD, O.D.'s prescribing is 90% brand-name and 10% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
How many Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,549 Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist providers across 52 states in the US. The average Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider writes 235 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD PACKARD, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD PACKARD, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD PACKARD, O.D. accept Medicare?
RICHARD PACKARD, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 86 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 PACKARD, O.D.'s credentials?
RICHARD PACKARD, O.D.'s NPI is 1942358320 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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