2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1558711895 O.D.
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Richard Weisenberger, O.D.

Optometrist in Tampa, Florida. 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
260
Medicare Part D claims · 95 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$592.04
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Richard Weisenberger, O.D. filed 260 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in Tampa, Florida, prescribing 68% generic.

260
Part D claims, 2023
68%
generic prescribing
$592.04
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 Weisenberger, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

260 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/17/2016

NPI 1558711895

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

260 1% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Optometrist share within Florida

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

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 Weisenberger, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 719 W FLETCHER AVE, Tampa, FL, 33612, with a listed phone of (813) 961-2020. NPI 1558711895 was issued on 06/17/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Weisenberger 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 260 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 95 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $38K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% 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

719 W FLETCHER AVE
Tampa, FL 33612

Provider Details

NPI 1558711895
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/17/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Richard Weisenberger, 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.

Bruce W Anderson, P.A.
Tampa, FL
University Medical Service Association Inc
Tampa, FL

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 Weisenberger, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$592

Largest payer

Amgen 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.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to Richard Weisenberger, O.D.. To verify Richard Weisenberger, O.D.'s current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

Richard Weisenberger, O.D. — brand share 32.0%
Specialty average (est.)

32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 260 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.

260
Total Claims
$38K
Total Drug Cost
95
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
461
Total Day Supply
12,877
Brand vs Generic
32% brand / 68% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$34K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
58% female / 42% 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 Weisenberger, 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
82
Timolol Maleate
33
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
28
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
25
Restasis
Cyclosporine
20
Brimonidine Tartrate
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How Richard Weisenberger, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

Richard Weisenberger, O.D.'s 260 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Florida

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Richard Weisenberger, O.D.'s specialty?
Richard Weisenberger, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in Tampa, Florida. Credentials: O.D..
How much does Richard Weisenberger, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Richard Weisenberger, O.D. wrote 260 Medicare Part D claims totaling $38K in drug costs for 95 beneficiaries.
Where is Richard Weisenberger, O.D. located?
Richard Weisenberger, O.D. is located at 719 W FLETCHER AVE, Tampa, FL, 33612. Phone: (813) 961-2020.
What is Richard Weisenberger, O.D.'s NPI number?
Richard Weisenberger, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558711895, issued on 06/17/2016.
Does Richard Weisenberger, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Richard Weisenberger, O.D.'s prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $34K 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 Weisenberger, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Richard Weisenberger, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Richard Weisenberger, O.D. accept Medicare?
Richard Weisenberger, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 260 Part D claims and 95 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Richard Weisenberger, O.D.'s credentials?
Richard Weisenberger, O.D.'s NPI is 1558711895 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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