2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1265529051 OD
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STEPHANIE BRANCH, OD

Optometrist in WALDORF, Maryland. 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
316
Medicare Part D claims · 145 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
62%
generic claims · 38% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84.3083/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$84.59
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: STEPHANIE BRANCH, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in WALDORF, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 316 claims across 145 beneficiaries — 38% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.3083/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $84.59 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: STEPHANIE BRANCH, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.3083 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 316 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

STEPHANIE BRANCH, OD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/05/2006

NPI 1265529051

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

316 23% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

84.3083/100 1.2083000000000084% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Optometrist share within Maryland

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

STEPHANIE BRANCH, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
84.3083/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 84.3083/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 84.3083/100 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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STEPHANIE BRANCH, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in WALDORF, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1265529051. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

STEPHANIE BRANCH, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 11110 MALL CIRCLE, WALDORF, MD, 20603, with a listed phone of (301) 705-8451. NPI 1265529051 was issued on 10/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRANCH 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 316 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 145 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $59K in drug spend, split 38% brand-name and 62% 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 84.3083/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.7659, Cost 52.215), 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

11110 MALL CIRCLE
WALDORF, MD 20603

Provider Details

NPI 1265529051
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/05/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

84.3083
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.7659
Quality
52.215
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEPHANIE BRANCH, OD 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.

RONALD L ANDERSON, MD PC
WASHINGTON, DC

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 STEPHANIE BRANCH, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$85

Largest payer

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, 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

STEPHANIE BRANCH, OD — brand share 38.0%
Specialty average (est.)

38% brand-name claims vs 62% generic, on 316 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.

316
Total Claims
$59K
Total Drug Cost
145
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
562
Total Day Supply
16,202
Brand vs Generic
38% brand / 62% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$47K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.71
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 87, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

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
143
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
39
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
30
Vyzulta
Latanoprostene Bunod
16
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
14
Brimonidine Tartrate
13

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

Optometrist Overview

How STEPHANIE BRANCH, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

STEPHANIE BRANCH, OD's 316 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHANIE BRANCH, OD's specialty?
STEPHANIE BRANCH, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in WALDORF, Maryland. Credentials: OD.
How much does STEPHANIE BRANCH, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHANIE BRANCH, OD wrote 316 Medicare Part D claims totaling $59K in drug costs for 145 beneficiaries.
What is STEPHANIE BRANCH, OD's Medicare quality score?
STEPHANIE BRANCH, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.3083/100 (Quality: 74.7659, Cost: 52.215). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEPHANIE BRANCH, OD located?
STEPHANIE BRANCH, OD is located at 11110 MALL CIRCLE, WALDORF, MD, 20603. Phone: (301) 705-8451.
What is STEPHANIE BRANCH, OD's NPI number?
STEPHANIE BRANCH, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265529051, issued on 10/05/2006.
Does STEPHANIE BRANCH, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEPHANIE BRANCH, OD's prescribing is 38% brand-name and 62% generic drugs by claim count, with $47K 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 STEPHANIE BRANCH, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHANIE BRANCH, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHANIE BRANCH, OD accept Medicare?
STEPHANIE BRANCH, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 316 Part D claims and 145 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHANIE BRANCH, OD's credentials?
STEPHANIE BRANCH, OD's NPI is 1265529051 with credentials OD. 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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