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2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1003976523 O.D.
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Optometrist in Newark, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 60,463 in Optometrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
169
Medicare Part D claims · 64 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
63%
generic claims · 37% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Chinwendu Anukwuem, O.D. filed 169 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in Newark, New Jersey, prescribing 63% generic.
- 169
- Part D claims, 2023
- 63%
- generic prescribing
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Chinwendu Anukwuem, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
169 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Chinwendu Anukwuem, O.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
169 34% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Optometrist compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Chinwendu Anukwuem, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 59 BROADWAY, Newark, NJ, 07104, with a listed phone of (973) 268-2565. NPI 1003976523 was issued on 12/12/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 169 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 64 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $29K in drug spend, split 37% brand-name and 63% generic by claim count.
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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1003976523 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Optometrist |
| Credentials | O.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 12/12/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Chinwendu Anukwuem, O.D. - brand share 37.0%
Optometrist average
37% brand-name claims vs 63% generic, on 169 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.
169
Total Claims
$29K
Total Drug Cost
64
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 224
- Total Day Supply
- 6,100
- Brand vs Generic
- 37% brand / 63% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $25K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.75
- Gender Split
- 70% female / 30% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Chinwendu Anukwuem, O.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
66 claims
- Restasis 23
Restasis
23 claims
- Azelastine Hcl 14
Azelastine Hcl
14 claims
- Olopatadine Hcl 12
Olopatadine Hcl
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 66 |
| Restasis Cyclosporine | 23 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 14 |
| Olopatadine Hcl | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Optometrist Overview
How Chinwendu Anukwuem, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.
60,463
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider
Chinwendu Anukwuem, O.D.'s 169 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 Anukwuem.
Dr. Silvana Abadeer
O.D.
East Brunswick, NJ
Dr. Charles Abady
O.D.
Oakhurst, NJ
Dr. Komal Abbas
OD
Annandale, NJ
Dr. Laila Abbas
OD (OPTOMETRIST)
Clifton, NJ
Dr. Diamond Abbate
OD
Burlington, NJ
Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New Jersey medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chinwendu Anukwuem, O.D.'s specialty? ▼
Chinwendu Anukwuem, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in Newark, New Jersey. Credentials: O.D..
How much does Chinwendu Anukwuem, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Chinwendu Anukwuem, O.D. wrote 169 Medicare Part D claims totaling $29K in drug costs for 64 beneficiaries.
Where is Chinwendu Anukwuem, O.D. located? ▼
Chinwendu Anukwuem, O.D. is located at 59 BROADWAY, Newark, NJ, 07104. Phone: (973) 268-2565.
What is Chinwendu Anukwuem, O.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Chinwendu Anukwuem, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003976523, issued on 12/12/2006.
Does Chinwendu Anukwuem, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Chinwendu Anukwuem, O.D.'s prescribing is 37% brand-name and 63% generic drugs by claim count, with $25K 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 Chinwendu Anukwuem, O.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Chinwendu Anukwuem, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Restasis, Azelastine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Chinwendu Anukwuem, O.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Chinwendu Anukwuem, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 169 Part D claims and 64 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Chinwendu Anukwuem, O.D.'s credentials? ▼
Chinwendu Anukwuem, O.D.'s NPI is 1003976523 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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