2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1508845025 O.D.
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SAMUEL SHIPPEE, O.D.

Optometrist in LANCASTER, New Hampshire. 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
929
Medicare Part D claims · 263 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
58%
generic claims · 42% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
73.7363/100
▼ 9 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$15.37
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SAMUEL SHIPPEE, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.7363/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 929 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

73.7363/100
MIPS score · -9 vs avg
929
Part D claims, 2023
58%
generic prescribing
$15.37
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.

SAMUEL SHIPPEE, O.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

74 11th percentile higher than 11% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about SAMUEL SHIPPEE, O.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/12/2006

NPI 1508845025

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

929 261% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

73.7363/100 9.363699999999994% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Hampshire

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among New Hampshire providers

New Hampshire providers

Optometrist share within New Hampshire

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SAMUEL SHIPPEE, O.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
73.7363/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 73.7363/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%73.7%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 73.7363/100 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.

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SAMUEL SHIPPEE, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 150 MAIN ST, LANCASTER, NH, 03584, with a listed phone of (603) 788-3561. NPI 1508845025 was issued on 01/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHIPPEE 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 929 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 263 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $168K in drug spend, split 42% brand-name and 58% 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 73.7363/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 47.4727), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

150 MAIN ST
LANCASTER, NH 03584

Provider Details

NPI 1508845025
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/12/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

73.7363
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
47.4727
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SAMUEL SHIPPEE, 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.

SHIPPEE FAMILY EYE CARE PC
LANCASTER, NH

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 SAMUEL SHIPPEE, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$15

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

SAMUEL SHIPPEE, O.D. — brand share 42.0%
Specialty average (est.)

42% brand-name claims vs 58% generic, on 929 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.

929
Total Claims
$168K
Total Drug Cost
263
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,839
Total Day Supply
53,431
Brand vs Generic
42% brand / 58% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$144K
Generic Drug Cost
$24K
Antibiotic Claims
30

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.97
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 99, 75-84: 108, 85+: 36

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SAMUEL SHIPPEE, 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
351
Timolol Maleate
159
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
65
Prednisolone Acetate
41
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
40
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
34
Dorzolamide Hcl
32
Restasis
Cyclosporine
26
Brimonidine Tartrate
25
Cyclosporine
17

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

Optometrist Overview

How SAMUEL SHIPPEE, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

SAMUEL SHIPPEE, O.D.'s 929 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in New Hampshire

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Hampshire, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SHIPPEE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAMUEL SHIPPEE, O.D.'s specialty?
SAMUEL SHIPPEE, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in LANCASTER, New Hampshire. Credentials: O.D..
How much does SAMUEL SHIPPEE, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAMUEL SHIPPEE, O.D. wrote 929 Medicare Part D claims totaling $168K in drug costs for 263 beneficiaries.
What is SAMUEL SHIPPEE, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
SAMUEL SHIPPEE, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.7363/100 (Quality: 47.4727). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SAMUEL SHIPPEE, O.D. located?
SAMUEL SHIPPEE, O.D. is located at 150 MAIN ST, LANCASTER, NH, 03584. Phone: (603) 788-3561.
What is SAMUEL SHIPPEE, O.D.'s NPI number?
SAMUEL SHIPPEE, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508845025, issued on 01/12/2006.
Does SAMUEL SHIPPEE, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SAMUEL SHIPPEE, O.D.'s prescribing is 42% brand-name and 58% generic drugs by claim count, with $144K 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 SAMUEL SHIPPEE, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAMUEL SHIPPEE, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAMUEL SHIPPEE, O.D. accept Medicare?
SAMUEL SHIPPEE, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 929 Part D claims and 263 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAMUEL SHIPPEE, O.D.'s credentials?
SAMUEL SHIPPEE, O.D.'s NPI is 1508845025 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.
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).

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