NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1235174889 OD
Verify on CMS → Stephen Ebersole, OD
Optometrist in Lewiston, Maine.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 61,426 in Optometrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
506
Medicare Part D claims · 154 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 279
Generic prescribing
46%
generic claims · 54% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$253.49
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Stephen Ebersole, OD filed 506 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Optometrist in Lewiston, Maine, prescribing 46% generic.
- 506
- Part D claims, 2024
- 46%
- generic prescribing
- $253.49
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥65th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Stephen Ebersole, OD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1235174889), first enumerated 06/18/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 506 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$253.49 in reported industry payments (7 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1235174889 · Optometrist
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1235174889
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 61K Optometrist
- RX-LIGHT 506
- BOOK-THIN 301 in Maine
- PHOTO-ENUM Tiffany Uelner · 2006
Stephen Ebersole, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
506 ≥ 65th percentile 65% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Stephen Ebersole, OD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
506 81% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Maine
How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Maine providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1235174889 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Optometrist |
| Credentials | OD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/18/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Stephen Ebersole, 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.
Optometric Associates PA
Lewiston, ME
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 Stephen Ebersole, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$253
Largest payer
Alcon Vision LLC
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 · Brand-heavy
Stephen Ebersole, OD - brand share 54.0%
Optometrist average
54% brand-name claims vs 46% generic, on 506 2024 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 2024.
506
Total Claims
$174K
Total Drug Cost
154
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,081.767
- Total Day Supply
- 31,211
- Brand vs Generic
- 54% brand / 46% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $166K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $8K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 14
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.07
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Stephen Ebersole, OD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
125 claims
- Lumigan
Lumigan
83 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 26
Brimonidine Tartrate
26 claims
- Vyzulta 22
Vyzulta
22 claims
- Alphagan P 20
Alphagan P
20 claims
- Restasis 19
Restasis
19 claims
- Timolol Maleate 19
Timolol Maleate
19 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 18
Dorzolamide-Timolol
18 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 125 |
| Lumigan Bimatoprost | 83 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 26 |
| Vyzulta Latanoprostene Bunod | 22 |
| Alphagan P Brimonidine Tartrate | 20 |
| Restasis Cyclosporine | 19 |
| Timolol Maleate | 19 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 18 |
| Simbrinza Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart | 16 |
| Tobramycin-Dexamethasone Tobramycin/Dexamethasone | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Optometrist Overview
How Stephen Ebersole, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.
61,426
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
279
Avg Claims per Provider
Stephen Ebersole, OD's 506 claims are above the specialty average of 279.
Nationwide Optometrist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Ebersole, both outside Maine so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Optometrist Providers in Maine
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maine, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ebersole.
One of 301 Optometrist providers enrolled in Maine, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Amy Abbott
O.D.
South Portland, ME
Dr. Andre Achenbach
O.D.
Brunswick, ME
Dr. Rachel Achenbach
OD
Windham, ME
Dr. Nirupama Aggarwal
OD
Portland, ME
Dr. Paul Albert
O.D.
Ellsworth, ME
Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephen Ebersole, OD's specialty? ▼
Stephen Ebersole, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in Lewiston, Maine. Credentials: OD.
How much does Stephen Ebersole, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Stephen Ebersole, OD wrote 506 Medicare Part D claims totaling $174K in drug costs for 154 beneficiaries.
Where is Stephen Ebersole, OD located? ▼
Stephen Ebersole, OD is located at 168 EAST AVE, Lewiston, ME, 04240. Phone: (207) 784-3564.
What is Stephen Ebersole, OD's NPI number? ▼
Stephen Ebersole, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235174889, issued on 06/18/2006.
Does Stephen Ebersole, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Stephen Ebersole, OD's prescribing is 54% brand-name and 46% generic drugs by claim count, with $166K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 61,426 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 279 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Stephen Ebersole, OD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Stephen Ebersole, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Lumigan, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Stephen Ebersole, OD accept Medicare? ▼
Stephen Ebersole, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 506 Part D claims and 154 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Stephen Ebersole, OD's credentials? ▼
Stephen Ebersole, OD's NPI is 1235174889 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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