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TAMELA BURRELL-VERBARG, O.D.

Optometrist in YELM, Washington. 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
198
Medicare Part D claims · 67 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
37%
generic claims · 63% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.5435/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

TAMELA BURRELL-VERBARG, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.5435/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 198 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.5435/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
198
Part D claims, 2023
37%
generic prescribing

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TAMELA BURRELL-VERBARG, 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

92 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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 TAMELA BURRELL-VERBARG, O.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/18/2006

NPI 1013936574

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

198 23% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

91.5435/100 8.4435% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Optometrist share within Washington

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

TAMELA BURRELL-VERBARG, O.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.5435/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 91.5435/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.5%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 91.5435/100 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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TAMELA BURRELL-VERBARG, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in YELM, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1013936574. 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.

TAMELA BURRELL-VERBARG, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 17100 STATE ROUTE 507 SE, YELM, WA, 98597, with a listed phone of (360) 583-6568. NPI 1013936574 was issued on 07/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BURRELL-VERBARG 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 198 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 67 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $59K in drug spend, split 63% brand-name and 37% 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 91.5435/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 71.8116), 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

17100 STATE ROUTE 507 SE
YELM, WA 98597

Provider Details

NPI 1013936574
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/18/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.5435
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
71.8116
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to TAMELA BURRELL-VERBARG, O.D.. To verify TAMELA BURRELL-VERBARG, O.D.'s current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

TAMELA BURRELL-VERBARG, O.D. — brand share 63.0%
Specialty average (est.)

63% brand-name claims vs 37% generic, on 198 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.

198
Total Claims
$59K
Total Drug Cost
67
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
319
Total Day Supply
9,071
Brand vs Generic
63% brand / 37% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$55K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
75% female / 25% male

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
48
Restasis
Cyclosporine
48
Cyclosporine
18
Dorzolamide Hcl
13
Timolol Maleate
12
Fluorometholone
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How TAMELA BURRELL-VERBARG, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

TAMELA BURRELL-VERBARG, O.D.'s 198 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Washington

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BURRELL-VERBARG.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TAMELA BURRELL-VERBARG, O.D.'s specialty?
TAMELA BURRELL-VERBARG, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in YELM, Washington. Credentials: O.D..
How much does TAMELA BURRELL-VERBARG, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TAMELA BURRELL-VERBARG, O.D. wrote 198 Medicare Part D claims totaling $59K in drug costs for 67 beneficiaries.
What is TAMELA BURRELL-VERBARG, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
TAMELA BURRELL-VERBARG, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.5435/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 71.8116). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is TAMELA BURRELL-VERBARG, O.D. located?
TAMELA BURRELL-VERBARG, O.D. is located at 17100 STATE ROUTE 507 SE, YELM, WA, 98597. Phone: (360) 583-6568.
What is TAMELA BURRELL-VERBARG, O.D.'s NPI number?
TAMELA BURRELL-VERBARG, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013936574, issued on 07/18/2006.
Does TAMELA BURRELL-VERBARG, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TAMELA BURRELL-VERBARG, O.D.'s prescribing is 63% brand-name and 37% generic drugs by claim count, with $55K 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 TAMELA BURRELL-VERBARG, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TAMELA BURRELL-VERBARG, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Restasis, Cyclosporine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TAMELA BURRELL-VERBARG, O.D. accept Medicare?
TAMELA BURRELL-VERBARG, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 198 Part D claims and 67 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TAMELA BURRELL-VERBARG, O.D.'s credentials?
TAMELA BURRELL-VERBARG, O.D.'s NPI is 1013936574 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.

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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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