Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Hernan Palermo, OD
Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Houston, TX
- NPI 1003851452
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 96.5 / 100 · 2023
- 26 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
6699 Chimney Rock RD, 103
Houston, TX 770815358
(713) 661-6500
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 6, 2017
- Year of graduation
- 2000 — 26 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 152W00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #05918TG
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1003851452. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,741
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$126,560
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
92014 |
Established patient complete exam of visual system | 450 | 227 | $126 | |
83861 |
Microfluid analysis of tears | 190 | 60 | $22 | |
92202 |
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | 167 | 129 | $16 | |
92250 |
Photography of the retina | 115 | 109 | $36 | |
92134 |
Imaging of retina | 95 | 70 | $40 | |
68761 |
Closure of tear duct opening using plug | 92 | 53 | $223 | |
92083 |
Exam of visual field with extended testing | 88 | 75 | $63 | |
92020 |
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | 81 | 66 | $28 | |
92133 |
Imaging of optic nerve | 70 | 60 | $34 | |
92012 |
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | 66 | 45 | $90 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 114 peers in Houston Optometrist, average services per provider: 60. This provider delivers 29× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$899
Transactions
33
Manufacturers
11
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. | 8 | $208.38 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 12 | $164.83 | |
| Dompe US, INC. | 2 | $145.82 | |
| Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $115.28 | |
| Optos, INC. | 1 | $78.28 | |
| Biotissue Holdings INC. | 3 | $75.69 | |
| Oyster Point Pharma, INC. | 1 | $27.27 | |
| Thea Pharma INC. | 1 | $24.78 | |
| Harrow Eye, LLC | 1 | $22.56 | |
| Alcon Vision LLC | 1 | $19.91 | |
| Astellas Pharma US INC | 1 | $15.75 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,576
Patients
930
Total drug cost
$752,124
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | Generic | 885 | 261 | $26,818 |
| Restasis (Cyclosporine) | Brand | 447 | 152 | $473,610 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | Generic | 376 | 249 | $17,301 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) | Brand | 222 | 72 | $8,194 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | Generic | 173 | 58 | $5,088 |
| Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) | Brand | 77 | 16 | $35,790 |
| Timolol Maleate | Generic | 72 | 24 | $1,103 |
| Xiidra (Lifitegrast) | Brand | 66 | 23 | $73,058 |
| Cyclosporine | Generic | 61 | 42 | $37,793 |
| Lumigan (Bimatoprost) | Brand | 52 | 18 | $34,160 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Hernan Palermo's medical specialty?
Dr. Hernan Palermo practices Optometrist in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Hernan Palermo practice?
Dr. Hernan Palermo practices at 6699 Chimney Rock RD, Houston, TX 770815358. Office phone: 7136616500.
What is Dr. Hernan Palermo's NPI?
Dr. Hernan Palermo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003851452, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Hernan Palermo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Hernan Palermo accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Hernan Palermo commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Microfluid analysis of tears (HCPCS 83861); Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing (HCPCS 92202). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.