2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician NPI 1891753604 M.D.
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CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D.

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in WALL TOWNSHIP, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 381 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
66.3842/100
▼ 17 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$63.77
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 66.3842/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,071 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

66.3842/100
MIPS score · -17 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
96%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

66 7th percentile higher than 7% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/02/2006

NPI 1891753604

Primary specialty

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician

Niche

4,020 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,071 35% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,657

MIPS final score

66.3842/100 16.715799999999987% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician share within New Jersey

1. Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
66.3842/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician) — 66.3842/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%66.4%
MIPS final score (Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician) — 66.3842/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1967 RTE 34 STE 102, WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ, 07719, with a listed phone of (732) 345-1180. NPI 1891753604 was issued on 05/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DAKNIS 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 1,071 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 381 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $23K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.6%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 66.3842/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 42.515, Cost 52.099), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,020 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,657 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

1967 RTE 34 STE 102
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ 07719

Provider Details

NPI 1891753604
Specialty Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/02/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

66.3842
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
42.515
Quality
52.099
Cost
92
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHARLES DAKNIS, M.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.

SEAVIEW ORTHOPAEDICS AND MEDICAL ASSOCIATES LLP
OCEAN, 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 CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$64

Largest payer

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D. — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 1,071 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.

1,071
Total Claims
$23K
Total Drug Cost
381
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,220
Total Day Supply
32,491
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$8K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Opioid Claims
253 (23.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 46, 65-74: 181, 75-84: 129, 85+: 25

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHARLES DAKNIS, M.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
Tizanidine Hcl
247
Gabapentin
179
Meloxicam
106
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
80
Tramadol Hcl
70
Diclofenac Sodium
62
Methylprednisolone
49
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
40
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
38
Lidocaine
23

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

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Overview

How CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D. fits within the Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician landscape nationally.

4,020
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
1,657
Avg Claims per Provider

CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D.'s 1,071 claims are below the specialty average of 1,657.

Nearby Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

Compare Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D.'s specialty?
CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D. specializes in Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician and practices in WALL TOWNSHIP, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D. wrote 1,071 Medicare Part D claims totaling $23K in drug costs for 381 beneficiaries.
What is CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 66.3842/100 (Quality: 42.515, Cost: 52.099). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D. located?
CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D. is located at 1967 RTE 34 STE 102, WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ, 07719. Phone: (732) 345-1180.
What is CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891753604, issued on 05/02/2006.
Does CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
Does CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D. had 253 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.6%.
How many Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,020 Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider writes 1,657 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tizanidine Hcl, Gabapentin, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,071 Part D claims and 381 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D.'s credentials?
CHARLES DAKNIS, M.D.'s NPI is 1891753604 with credentials M.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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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