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STACY HELLER, O.D.

Optometrist in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. 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
34
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
59%
generic claims · 41% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

STACY HELLER, O.D. filed 34 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, prescribing 59% generic.

34
Part D claims, 2023
59%
generic prescribing

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STACY HELLER, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

34 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 STACY HELLER, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/22/2009

NPI 1427382530

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

34 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Optometrist share within Alabama

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

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).

STACY HELLER, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 5335 HIGHWAY 280, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35242, with a listed phone of (205) 980-0446. NPI 1427382530 was issued on 09/22/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HELLER 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 34 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 18 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, split 41% brand-name and 59% 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

5335 HIGHWAY 280
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242

Provider Details

NPI 1427382530
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/22/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STACY HELLER, 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.

360CARE SERVICES OF AL LLC
MONTGOMERY, AL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

STACY HELLER, O.D. — brand share 41.0%
Specialty average (est.)

41% brand-name claims vs 59% generic, on 34 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.

34
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
40
Total Day Supply
991
Brand vs Generic
41% brand / 59% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$539

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.92

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
14

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

Optometrist Overview

How STACY HELLER, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

STACY HELLER, O.D.'s 34 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STACY HELLER, O.D.'s specialty?
STACY HELLER, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: O.D..
How much does STACY HELLER, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STACY HELLER, O.D. wrote 34 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
Where is STACY HELLER, O.D. located?
STACY HELLER, O.D. is located at 5335 HIGHWAY 280, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35242. Phone: (205) 980-0446.
What is STACY HELLER, O.D.'s NPI number?
STACY HELLER, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427382530, issued on 09/22/2009.
Does STACY HELLER, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STACY HELLER, O.D.'s prescribing is 41% brand-name and 59% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K 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 STACY HELLER, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STACY HELLER, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STACY HELLER, O.D. accept Medicare?
STACY HELLER, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 34 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STACY HELLER, O.D.'s credentials?
STACY HELLER, O.D.'s NPI is 1427382530 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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