Rachel Tesser, MD
NPI 1134187495 · Ophthalmology Physician · Chapel Hill, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rachel Tesser, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Chapel Hill, NC (NPI 1134187495).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134187495
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2003-00294 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,948 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 452 | $32 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 387 | $111 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 230 | $79 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 208 | $78 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 179 | $55 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 172 | $113 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 468 | 143 |
| Timolol Maleate | 149 | 48 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 128 | 50 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 74 | 24 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 59 | 19 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 45 | 13 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 45 | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-03
- Last updated
- 2009-08-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rachel Tesser's NPI number?
- Rachel Tesser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134187495, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rachel Tesser's specialty?
- Rachel Tesser is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rachel Tesser located?
- Rachel Tesser's practice location on file with NPPES is 55 Vilcom Center Circle, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-1690.
- What is Rachel Tesser's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rachel Tesser is (919) 960-2720.
- Does Rachel Tesser accept Medicare?
- Rachel Tesser is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rachel Tesser's NPI active?
- Yes — Rachel Tesser's NPI (1134187495) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-08-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.