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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6699 Chimney Rock RD, 103
Houston, TX 770815358
(713) 661-6500

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$820
Entertainment
$78

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

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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.