2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1073954251 O.D.
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CAREN MULLNER, O.D.

Optometrist in MATAWAN, New Jersey. 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
112
Medicare Part D claims · 39 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
46%
generic claims · 54% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$182.45
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CAREN MULLNER, O.D. filed 112 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in MATAWAN, New Jersey, prescribing 46% generic.

112
Part D claims, 2023
46%
generic prescribing
$182.45
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.

CAREN MULLNER, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

112 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 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 CAREN MULLNER, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/16/2013

NPI 1073954251

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

112 56% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Optometrist share within New Jersey

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

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).

CAREN MULLNER, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 935 ROUTE 34, MATAWAN, NJ, 07747, with a listed phone of (732) 583-9797. NPI 1073954251 was issued on 07/16/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MULLNER 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 112 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 39 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $51K in drug spend, split 54% brand-name and 46% 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

935 ROUTE 34
MATAWAN, NJ 07747

Provider Details

NPI 1073954251
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/16/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CAREN MULLNER, 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.

STEVE H. SILBERBERG, O.D., LLC
MATAWAN, NJ

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 CAREN MULLNER, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$182

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

CAREN MULLNER, O.D. — brand share 54.0%
Specialty average (est.)

54% brand-name claims vs 46% generic, on 112 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.

112
Total Claims
$51K
Total Drug Cost
39
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
186
Total Day Supply
5,135
Brand vs Generic
54% brand / 46% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$50K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.89
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CAREN MULLNER, O.D. 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
Latanoprost
18
Doxycycline Hyclate
11
Restasis
Cyclosporine
11
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
11

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

Optometrist Overview

How CAREN MULLNER, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

CAREN MULLNER, O.D.'s 112 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in New Jersey

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CAREN MULLNER, O.D.'s specialty?
CAREN MULLNER, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in MATAWAN, New Jersey. Credentials: O.D..
How much does CAREN MULLNER, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CAREN MULLNER, O.D. wrote 112 Medicare Part D claims totaling $51K in drug costs for 39 beneficiaries.
Where is CAREN MULLNER, O.D. located?
CAREN MULLNER, O.D. is located at 935 ROUTE 34, MATAWAN, NJ, 07747. Phone: (732) 583-9797.
What is CAREN MULLNER, O.D.'s NPI number?
CAREN MULLNER, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073954251, issued on 07/16/2013.
Does CAREN MULLNER, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CAREN MULLNER, O.D.'s prescribing is 54% brand-name and 46% generic drugs by claim count, with $50K 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 CAREN MULLNER, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CAREN MULLNER, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Doxycycline Hyclate, Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CAREN MULLNER, O.D. accept Medicare?
CAREN MULLNER, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 112 Part D claims and 39 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CAREN MULLNER, O.D.'s credentials?
CAREN MULLNER, O.D.'s NPI is 1073954251 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.
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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