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2026 NPPES data Ocularist NPI 1730247909 OD
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Ocularist in Middletown, Pennsylvania.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 139 in Ocularist, 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
178
Medicare Part D claims · 79 beneficiaries · Ocularist avg: 178
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Tara McNamara, OD filed 178 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ocularist in Middletown, Pennsylvania, prescribing 83% generic.
- 178
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- generic prescribing
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Tara McNamara, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
178 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Tara McNamara, OD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Ocularist
Medicare Part D claims
178 0% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania
How Ocularist compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania 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.
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).
Tara McNamara, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ocularist provider holding OD credentials at 4000 VINE ST, Middletown, PA, 17057, with a listed phone of (717) 944-9814. NPI 1730247909 was issued on 12/04/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 178 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 79 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count.
Ocularist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 139 enrolled providers across 40 states and an average of 178 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1730247909 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ocularist |
| Credentials | OD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 12/04/2006 |
License & disciplinary context - Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Tara McNamara, OD. To verify Tara McNamara, OD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases
PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Tara McNamara, OD - brand share 17.0%
Ocularist average
17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 178 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.
178
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
79
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 200
- Total Day Supply
- 4,114
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.33
- Gender Split
- 41% female / 59% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Tara McNamara, OD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Neomycin-Polymyxin…
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
119 claims
- Ofloxacin 14
Ofloxacin
14 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate 13
Prednisolone Acetate
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 119 |
| Ofloxacin | 14 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ocularist Overview
How Tara McNamara, OD fits within the Ocularist landscape nationally.
139
Ocularist Providers in US
40
States with Ocularist
178
Avg Claims per Provider
Tara McNamara, OD's 178 claims are below the specialty average of 178.
Nearby Ocularist Providers in Pennsylvania
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as McNamara.
David Hernandez
Indiana, PA
Dr. Carl Jacobsen
CERTIFIED OPTICIAN A
Jenkintown, PA
Dr. Colleen Kelley
BCO
Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Joseph Legrand
B.C.O.
Broomall, PA
Compare Ocularist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tara McNamara, OD's specialty? ▼
Tara McNamara, OD specializes in Ocularist and practices in Middletown, Pennsylvania. Credentials: OD.
How much does Tara McNamara, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Tara McNamara, OD wrote 178 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 79 beneficiaries.
Where is Tara McNamara, OD located? ▼
Tara McNamara, OD is located at 4000 VINE ST, Middletown, PA, 17057. Phone: (717) 944-9814.
What is Tara McNamara, OD's NPI number? ▼
Tara McNamara, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730247909, issued on 12/04/2006.
Does Tara McNamara, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Tara McNamara, OD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Ocularist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 139 Ocularist providers across 40 states in the US. The average Ocularist provider writes 178 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Tara McNamara, OD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Tara McNamara, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Ofloxacin, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Tara McNamara, OD accept Medicare? ▼
Tara McNamara, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 178 Part D claims and 79 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Tara McNamara, OD's credentials? ▼
Tara McNamara, OD's NPI is 1730247909 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 (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.
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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