2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1770598401 OD
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CHRISTOPHER DENTE, OD

Optometrist in BERNARDSVILLE, 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 · 367 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
42%
generic claims · 58% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$484.21
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER DENTE, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in BERNARDSVILLE, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 367 beneficiaries — 58% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $484.21 across 16 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER DENTE, OD filed 1,340 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in BERNARDSVILLE, New Jersey, prescribing 42% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
42%
generic prescribing
$484.21
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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CHRISTOPHER DENTE, OD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/30/2006

NPI 1770598401

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,340 421% 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).

CHRISTOPHER DENTE, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in BERNARDSVILLE, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1770598401. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CHRISTOPHER DENTE, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 169 MINE BROOK RD, BERNARDSVILLE, NJ, 07924, with a listed phone of (908) 221-1132. NPI 1770598401 was issued on 07/30/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DENTE 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 1,340 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 367 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $345K in drug spend, split 58% brand-name and 42% 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

169 MINE BROOK RD
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ 07924

Provider Details

NPI 1770598401
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/30/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER DENTE, OD 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.

OPHTHALMOLOGY NJ LLC
NEWARK, 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 CHRISTOPHER DENTE, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$484

Largest payer

Glaukos Corporation

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

CHRISTOPHER DENTE, OD — brand share 58.0%
Specialty average (est.)

58% brand-name claims vs 42% generic, on 1,340 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.

1,340
Total Claims
$345K
Total Drug Cost
367
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,197
Total Day Supply
62,311
Brand vs Generic
58% brand / 42% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$324K
Generic Drug Cost
$21K
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.57
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 155, 75-84: 143, 85+: 44

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
345
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
187
Timolol Maleate
87
Vyzulta
Latanoprostene Bunod
76
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
71
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
65
Restasis
Cyclosporine
58
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
56
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
52
Prednisolone Acetate
41

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

Optometrist Overview

How CHRISTOPHER DENTE, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

CHRISTOPHER DENTE, OD's 1,340 claims are above 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 DENTE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER DENTE, OD's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER DENTE, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in BERNARDSVILLE, New Jersey. Credentials: OD.
How much does CHRISTOPHER DENTE, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER DENTE, OD wrote 1,340 Medicare Part D claims totaling $345K in drug costs for 367 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER DENTE, OD located?
CHRISTOPHER DENTE, OD is located at 169 MINE BROOK RD, BERNARDSVILLE, NJ, 07924. Phone: (908) 221-1132.
What is CHRISTOPHER DENTE, OD's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER DENTE, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770598401, issued on 07/30/2006.
Does CHRISTOPHER DENTE, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER DENTE, OD's prescribing is 58% brand-name and 42% generic drugs by claim count, with $324K 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 CHRISTOPHER DENTE, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER DENTE, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Lumigan, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER DENTE, OD accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER DENTE, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,340 Part D claims and 367 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER DENTE, OD's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER DENTE, OD's NPI is 1770598401 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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