2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1710957998 O.D.
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JAMES AVERSA, O.D.

Optometrist in HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, 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
464
Medicare Part D claims · 159 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
56%
generic claims · 44% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.2K
28 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JAMES AVERSA, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 464 claims across 159 beneficiaries — 44% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.2K across 28 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JAMES AVERSA, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 464 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JAMES AVERSA, O.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/23/2006

NPI 1710957998

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

464 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JAMES AVERSA, O.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 75/100 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.

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JAMES AVERSA, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1710957998. 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.

JAMES AVERSA, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 227 1/2 BOULEVARD, HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ, 07604, with a listed phone of (201) 288-1109. NPI 1710957998 was issued on 01/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AVERSA 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 464 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 159 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $86K in drug spend, split 44% brand-name and 56% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

227 1/2 BOULEVARD
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ 07604

Provider Details

NPI 1710957998
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/23/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES AVERSA, O.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.

EYECARE SPECIALTIES SUPPORT OF NJ PC
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ
JAMES AVERSA OD PA
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, 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 JAMES AVERSA, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.2K

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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 · Above average

JAMES AVERSA, O.D. — brand share 44.0%
Specialty average (est.)

44% brand-name claims vs 56% generic, on 464 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.

464
Total Claims
$86K
Total Drug Cost
159
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
771
Total Day Supply
20,954
Brand vs Generic
44% brand / 56% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$80K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Antibiotic Claims
22

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.08
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.

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
83
Prednisolone Acetate
67
Brimonidine Tartrate
36
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
35
Timolol Maleate
33
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
31
Dorzolamide Hcl
28
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
17
Loteprednol Etabonate
17
Restasis
Cyclosporine
17

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

Optometrist Overview

How JAMES AVERSA, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

JAMES AVERSA, O.D.'s 464 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 AVERSA.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES AVERSA, O.D.'s specialty?
JAMES AVERSA, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, New Jersey. Credentials: O.D..
How much does JAMES AVERSA, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES AVERSA, O.D. wrote 464 Medicare Part D claims totaling $86K in drug costs for 159 beneficiaries.
What is JAMES AVERSA, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JAMES AVERSA, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JAMES AVERSA, O.D. located?
JAMES AVERSA, O.D. is located at 227 1/2 BOULEVARD, HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ, 07604. Phone: (201) 288-1109.
What is JAMES AVERSA, O.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES AVERSA, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710957998, issued on 01/23/2006.
Does JAMES AVERSA, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES AVERSA, O.D.'s prescribing is 44% brand-name and 56% generic drugs by claim count, with $80K 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 JAMES AVERSA, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES AVERSA, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES AVERSA, O.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES AVERSA, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 464 Part D claims and 159 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES AVERSA, O.D.'s credentials?
JAMES AVERSA, O.D.'s NPI is 1710957998 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

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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