2026 NPPES data Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician NPI 1609806454 D.O.
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DAVID ABEND, D.O.

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician in NORTH BRUNSWICK, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 233 beneficiaries · Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$124.71
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DAVID ABEND, D.O. is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NORTH BRUNSWICK, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 233 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $124.71 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DAVID ABEND, D.O. filed 2,187 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NORTH BRUNSWICK, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

DAVID ABEND, D.O. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/04/2006

NPI 1609806454

Primary specialty

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician

Niche

1,235 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,187 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,107

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician share within New Jersey

1. Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician) — 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).

DAVID ABEND, D.O. is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician provider practicing in NORTH BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1609806454. 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.

DAVID ABEND, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 1598 US HIGHWAY 130, NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ, 08902, with a listed phone of (732) 865-8090. NPI 1609806454 was issued on 07/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ABEND 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 2,187 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 233 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $217K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%. 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.

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,235 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,107 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

1598 US HIGHWAY 130
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ 08902

Provider Details

NPI 1609806454
Specialty Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/04/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID ABEND, D.O. 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.

THE RADIOLOGY GROUP OF NEW JERSEY LLC
NORTH BRUNSWICK, 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 DAVID ABEND, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$125

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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 · Typical

DAVID ABEND, D.O. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 2,187 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.

2,187
Total Claims
$217K
Total Drug Cost
233
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,353
Total Day Supply
158,366
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$162K
Generic Drug Cost
$54K
Opioid Claims
54 (2.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
27

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 102, 75-84: 91, 85+: 29

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
162
Atorvastatin Calcium
153
Rosuvastatin Calcium
128
Metformin Hcl
99
Losartan Potassium
82
Metoprolol Succinate
74
Simvastatin
74
Levothyroxine Sodium
67
Lisinopril
66
Allopurinol
42

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

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician Overview

How DAVID ABEND, D.O. fits within the Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician landscape nationally.

1,235
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician Providers in US
51
States with Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician
1,107
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID ABEND, D.O.'s 2,187 claims are above the specialty average of 1,107.

Nearby Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

Compare Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID ABEND, D.O.'s specialty?
DAVID ABEND, D.O. specializes in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician and practices in NORTH BRUNSWICK, New Jersey. Credentials: D.O..
How much does DAVID ABEND, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID ABEND, D.O. wrote 2,187 Medicare Part D claims totaling $217K in drug costs for 233 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID ABEND, D.O. located?
DAVID ABEND, D.O. is located at 1598 US HIGHWAY 130, NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ, 08902. Phone: (732) 865-8090.
What is DAVID ABEND, D.O.'s NPI number?
DAVID ABEND, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609806454, issued on 07/04/2006.
Does DAVID ABEND, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID ABEND, D.O.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $162K in brand drug costs.
Does DAVID ABEND, D.O. prescribe opioids?
Yes, DAVID ABEND, D.O. had 54 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%.
How many Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,235 Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician provider writes 1,107 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID ABEND, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID ABEND, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID ABEND, D.O. accept Medicare?
DAVID ABEND, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,187 Part D claims and 233 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID ABEND, D.O.'s credentials?
DAVID ABEND, D.O.'s NPI is 1609806454 with credentials D.O.. 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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