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THERESA BECHTEL, OD

Optometrist in MARTINSVILLE, Virginia. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 362 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
48.9387/100
▼ 34 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$121.61
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: THERESA BECHTEL, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in MARTINSVILLE, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 362 beneficiaries — 25% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 48.9387/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $121.61 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: THERESA BECHTEL, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 48.9387 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,177 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

THERESA BECHTEL, OD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/29/2006

NPI 1932291416

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,177 358% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

48.9387/100 34.1613% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Optometrist share within Virginia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

THERESA BECHTEL, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
48.9387/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 48.9387/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 48.9387/100 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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THERESA BECHTEL, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in MARTINSVILLE, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1932291416. 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.

THERESA BECHTEL, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 1049 BROOKDALE ST STE C, MARTINSVILLE, VA, 24112, with a listed phone of (276) 656-2021. NPI 1932291416 was issued on 09/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BECHTEL 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 1,177 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 362 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $62K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% 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 48.9387/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 61.7067), 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

1049 BROOKDALE ST STE C
MARTINSVILLE, VA 24112

Provider Details

NPI 1932291416
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/29/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

48.9387
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
61.7067
Quality
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where THERESA BECHTEL, 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.

THERESA M BECHTEL, OD LLC
MARTINSVILLE, VA

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 THERESA BECHTEL, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$122

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 · Above average

THERESA BECHTEL, OD — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 1,177 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.

1,177
Total Claims
$62K
Total Drug Cost
362
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,604
Total Day Supply
74,712
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$41K
Generic Drug Cost
$20K
Antibiotic Claims
77

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 160, 75-84: 122, 85+: 61

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
479
Timolol Maleate
103
Prednisolone Acetate
93
Brimonidine Tartrate
84
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
84
Doxycycline Hyclate
75
Dorzolamide Hcl
50
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
50
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
32
Simbrinza
Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart
19

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

Optometrist Overview

How THERESA BECHTEL, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

THERESA BECHTEL, OD's 1,177 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THERESA BECHTEL, OD's specialty?
THERESA BECHTEL, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in MARTINSVILLE, Virginia. Credentials: OD.
How much does THERESA BECHTEL, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THERESA BECHTEL, OD wrote 1,177 Medicare Part D claims totaling $62K in drug costs for 362 beneficiaries.
What is THERESA BECHTEL, OD's Medicare quality score?
THERESA BECHTEL, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 48.9387/100 (Quality: 61.7067). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is THERESA BECHTEL, OD located?
THERESA BECHTEL, OD is located at 1049 BROOKDALE ST STE C, MARTINSVILLE, VA, 24112. Phone: (276) 656-2021.
What is THERESA BECHTEL, OD's NPI number?
THERESA BECHTEL, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932291416, issued on 09/29/2006.
Does THERESA BECHTEL, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THERESA BECHTEL, OD's prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $41K 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 THERESA BECHTEL, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THERESA BECHTEL, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THERESA BECHTEL, OD accept Medicare?
THERESA BECHTEL, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,177 Part D claims and 362 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THERESA BECHTEL, OD's credentials?
THERESA BECHTEL, OD's NPI is 1932291416 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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