2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1982654968 M.D.
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JAY CALESNICK, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in SALEM, 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
525
Medicare Part D claims · 101 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: JAY CALESNICK, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SALEM, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 525 claims across 101 beneficiaries — 30% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: JAY CALESNICK, M.D. filed 525 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SALEM, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JAY CALESNICK, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JAY CALESNICK, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/11/2006

NPI 1982654968

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

525 63% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within New Jersey

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ophthalmology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Ophthalmology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology 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).

JAY CALESNICK, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in SALEM, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1982654968. 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.

JAY CALESNICK, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 261 ROUTE 45, SALEM, NJ, 08079, with a listed phone of (856) 935-0700. NPI 1982654968 was issued on 05/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CALESNICK 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 525 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 101 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $43K in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% 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.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

261 ROUTE 45
SALEM, NJ 08079

Provider Details

NPI 1982654968
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/11/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

JAY CALESNICK, M.D. — brand share 30.0%
Specialty average (est.)

30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 525 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.

525
Total Claims
$43K
Total Drug Cost
101
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
857
Total Day Supply
23,681
Brand vs Generic
30% brand / 70% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$31K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.51
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 40, 75-84: 25, 85+: 19

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
217
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
80
Timolol Maleate
31
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
28
Brimonidine Tartrate
17
Prednisolone Acetate
17
Olopatadine Hcl
15
Alrex
Loteprednol Etabonate
12
Dorzolamide Hcl
11

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How JAY CALESNICK, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

JAY CALESNICK, M.D.'s 525 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAY CALESNICK, M.D.'s specialty?
JAY CALESNICK, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in SALEM, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JAY CALESNICK, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAY CALESNICK, M.D. wrote 525 Medicare Part D claims totaling $43K in drug costs for 101 beneficiaries.
Where is JAY CALESNICK, M.D. located?
JAY CALESNICK, M.D. is located at 261 ROUTE 45, SALEM, NJ, 08079. Phone: (856) 935-0700.
What is JAY CALESNICK, M.D.'s NPI number?
JAY CALESNICK, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982654968, issued on 05/11/2006.
Does JAY CALESNICK, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAY CALESNICK, M.D.'s prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $31K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAY CALESNICK, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAY CALESNICK, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAY CALESNICK, M.D. accept Medicare?
JAY CALESNICK, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 525 Part D claims and 101 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAY CALESNICK, M.D.'s credentials?
JAY CALESNICK, M.D.'s NPI is 1982654968 with credentials M.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.
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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