2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1023635208 OD
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CANDICE MENG, OD

Optometrist in FLUSHING, New York. 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
556
Medicare Part D claims · 190 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
35%
generic claims · 65% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$629.67
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CANDICE MENG, OD filed 556 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in FLUSHING, New York, prescribing 35% generic.

556
Part D claims, 2023
35%
generic prescribing
$629.67
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

CANDICE MENG, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

556 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about CANDICE MENG, OD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/03/2020

NPI 1023635208

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

556 116% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in New York

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Optometrist share within New York

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Optometrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Optometrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CANDICE MENG, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 3808 UNION ST STE 3P02, FLUSHING, NY, 11354, with a listed phone of (929) 303-3575. NPI 1023635208 was issued on 07/03/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MENG 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 556 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 190 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $402K in drug spend, split 65% brand-name and 35% 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.

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

3808 UNION ST STE 3P02
FLUSHING, NY 11354

Provider Details

NPI 1023635208
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/03/2020

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 CANDICE MENG, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$630

Largest payer

Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.

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.

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CANDICE MENG, OD. To verify CANDICE MENG, OD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

CANDICE MENG, OD — brand share 65.0%
Specialty average (est.)

65% brand-name claims vs 35% generic, on 556 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.

556
Total Claims
$402K
Total Drug Cost
190
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
974
Total Day Supply
28,446
Brand vs Generic
65% brand / 35% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$387K
Generic Drug Cost
$15K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What CANDICE MENG, OD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Restasis
Cyclosporine
188
Bepotastine Besilate
57
Latanoprost
35
Cequa
Cyclosporine
26
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
24
Olopatadine Hcl
23
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
22
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
22
Azelastine Hcl
19
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
16

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

Optometrist Overview

How CANDICE MENG, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

CANDICE MENG, OD's 556 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as MENG.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CANDICE MENG, OD's specialty?
CANDICE MENG, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in FLUSHING, New York. Credentials: OD.
How much does CANDICE MENG, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CANDICE MENG, OD wrote 556 Medicare Part D claims totaling $402K in drug costs for 190 beneficiaries.
Where is CANDICE MENG, OD located?
CANDICE MENG, OD is located at 3808 UNION ST STE 3P02, FLUSHING, NY, 11354. Phone: (929) 303-3575.
What is CANDICE MENG, OD's NPI number?
CANDICE MENG, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023635208, issued on 07/03/2020.
Does CANDICE MENG, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CANDICE MENG, OD's prescribing is 65% brand-name and 35% generic drugs by claim count, with $387K 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 CANDICE MENG, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CANDICE MENG, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Restasis, Bepotastine Besilate, Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CANDICE MENG, OD accept Medicare?
CANDICE MENG, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 556 Part D claims and 190 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CANDICE MENG, OD's credentials?
CANDICE MENG, OD's NPI is 1023635208 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.
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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