2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1396724886 OD
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DAVID MELLISH, OD

Optometrist in WILLIAMSTOWN, 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
266
Medicare Part D claims · 77 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

DAVID MELLISH, OD filed 266 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in WILLIAMSTOWN, New Jersey, prescribing 82% generic.

266
Part D claims, 2023
82%
generic prescribing

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DAVID MELLISH, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

266 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about DAVID MELLISH, OD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/12/2006

NPI 1396724886

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

266 4% 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).

DAVID MELLISH, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 490 N BLACK HORSE PIKE, WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ, 08094, with a listed phone of (856) 728-1111. NPI 1396724886 was issued on 01/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MELLISH 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 266 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 77 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $38K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% 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

490 N BLACK HORSE PIKE
WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ 08094

Provider Details

NPI 1396724886
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/12/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DAVID MELLISH, OD — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 266 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.

266
Total Claims
$38K
Total Drug Cost
77
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
639
Total Day Supply
18,605
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$25K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DAVID MELLISH, OD 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
154
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
35
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
21
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
15

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

Optometrist Overview

How DAVID MELLISH, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

DAVID MELLISH, OD's 266 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 MELLISH.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID MELLISH, OD's specialty?
DAVID MELLISH, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in WILLIAMSTOWN, New Jersey. Credentials: OD.
How much does DAVID MELLISH, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID MELLISH, OD wrote 266 Medicare Part D claims totaling $38K in drug costs for 77 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID MELLISH, OD located?
DAVID MELLISH, OD is located at 490 N BLACK HORSE PIKE, WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ, 08094. Phone: (856) 728-1111.
What is DAVID MELLISH, OD's NPI number?
DAVID MELLISH, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396724886, issued on 01/12/2006.
Does DAVID MELLISH, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID MELLISH, OD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% 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 DAVID MELLISH, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID MELLISH, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Tobramycin-Dexamethasone, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID MELLISH, OD accept Medicare?
DAVID MELLISH, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 266 Part D claims and 77 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID MELLISH, OD's credentials?
DAVID MELLISH, OD's NPI is 1396724886 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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