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TYLER LOWE, O.D.

Optometrist in KITTERY, Maine. 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
496
Medicare Part D claims · 114 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
53%
generic claims · 47% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
99.5716/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: TYLER LOWE, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in KITTERY, Maine with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 496 claims across 114 beneficiaries — 47% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.5716/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: TYLER LOWE, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.5716 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 496 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

TYLER LOWE, O.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/19/2010

NPI 1275852055

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

496 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

99.5716/100 16.47160000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maine

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Maine providers

Maine providers

Optometrist share within Maine

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

TYLER LOWE, O.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
99.5716/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 99.5716/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 99.5716/100 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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TYLER LOWE, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in KITTERY, Maine, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1275852055. 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.

TYLER LOWE, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 99 ROUTE 1 BYPASS, KITTERY, ME, 03904, with a listed phone of (207) 439-0410. NPI 1275852055 was issued on 05/19/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LOWE 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 496 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 114 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $92K in drug spend, split 47% brand-name and 53% 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 99.5716/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 99.1431), 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

99 ROUTE 1 BYPASS
KITTERY, ME 03904

Provider Details

NPI 1275852055
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/19/2010

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

99.5716
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
99.1431
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TYLER LOWE, O.D. 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.

KITTERY OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATES
KITTERY, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

TYLER LOWE, O.D. — brand share 47.0%
Specialty average (est.)

47% brand-name claims vs 53% generic, on 496 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.

496
Total Claims
$92K
Total Drug Cost
114
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
803
Total Day Supply
22,245
Brand vs Generic
47% brand / 53% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$82K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.97
Gender Split
62% female / 38% 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
163
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
72
Timolol Maleate
67
Vyzulta
Latanoprostene Bunod
30
Restasis
Cyclosporine
21
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
19
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
17
Tafluprost
Tafluprost/Pf
14

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

Optometrist Overview

How TYLER LOWE, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

TYLER LOWE, O.D.'s 496 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Maine

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TYLER LOWE, O.D.'s specialty?
TYLER LOWE, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in KITTERY, Maine. Credentials: O.D..
How much does TYLER LOWE, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TYLER LOWE, O.D. wrote 496 Medicare Part D claims totaling $92K in drug costs for 114 beneficiaries.
What is TYLER LOWE, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
TYLER LOWE, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.5716/100 (Quality: 99.1431). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is TYLER LOWE, O.D. located?
TYLER LOWE, O.D. is located at 99 ROUTE 1 BYPASS, KITTERY, ME, 03904. Phone: (207) 439-0410.
What is TYLER LOWE, O.D.'s NPI number?
TYLER LOWE, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275852055, issued on 05/19/2010.
Does TYLER LOWE, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TYLER LOWE, O.D.'s prescribing is 47% brand-name and 53% generic drugs by claim count, with $82K 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 TYLER LOWE, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TYLER LOWE, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Lumigan, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TYLER LOWE, O.D. accept Medicare?
TYLER LOWE, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 496 Part D claims and 114 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TYLER LOWE, O.D.'s credentials?
TYLER LOWE, O.D.'s NPI is 1275852055 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.

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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