2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1053393801 O.D.
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JOHN BARBATO, O.D.

Optometrist in SECAUCUS, 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
841
Medicare Part D claims · 310 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$29.41
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOHN BARBATO, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in SECAUCUS, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 841 claims across 310 beneficiaries — 24% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 95/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $29.41 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOHN BARBATO, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 841 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOHN BARBATO, O.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/17/2005

NPI 1053393801

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

841 227% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

95/100 11.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional 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

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 95/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 95/100 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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JOHN BARBATO, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in SECAUCUS, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1053393801. 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.

JOHN BARBATO, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 1301 PATERSON PLANK RD, SECAUCUS, NJ, 07094, with a listed phone of (201) 864-2965. NPI 1053393801 was issued on 11/17/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARBATO 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 841 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 310 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $111K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% 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 95/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90), 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

1301 PATERSON PLANK RD
SECAUCUS, NJ 07094

Provider Details

NPI 1053393801
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/17/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN BARBATO, 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.

MORRISTOWN EYE CONSULTANTS PA
MORRISTOWN, NJ
NATHAN FREED OD, PA
SECAUCUS, 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 JOHN BARBATO, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$29

Largest payer

LKC Technologies, 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

JOHN BARBATO, O.D. — brand share 24.0%
Specialty average (est.)

24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 841 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.

841
Total Claims
$111K
Total Drug Cost
310
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,226
Total Day Supply
30,859
Brand vs Generic
24% brand / 76% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$87K
Generic Drug Cost
$24K
Antibiotic Claims
30

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07
Gender Split
67% female / 33% 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
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
260
Timolol Maleate
100
Latanoprost
92
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
52
Brimonidine Tartrate
41
Cyclosporine
27
Simbrinza
Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart
24
Restasis
Cyclosporine
22
Azithromycin
21
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
19

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

Optometrist Overview

How JOHN BARBATO, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

JOHN BARBATO, O.D.'s 841 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 BARBATO.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN BARBATO, O.D.'s specialty?
JOHN BARBATO, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in SECAUCUS, New Jersey. Credentials: O.D..
How much does JOHN BARBATO, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN BARBATO, O.D. wrote 841 Medicare Part D claims totaling $111K in drug costs for 310 beneficiaries.
What is JOHN BARBATO, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JOHN BARBATO, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95/100 (Quality: 90). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOHN BARBATO, O.D. located?
JOHN BARBATO, O.D. is located at 1301 PATERSON PLANK RD, SECAUCUS, NJ, 07094. Phone: (201) 864-2965.
What is JOHN BARBATO, O.D.'s NPI number?
JOHN BARBATO, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053393801, issued on 11/17/2005.
Does JOHN BARBATO, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN BARBATO, O.D.'s prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $87K 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 JOHN BARBATO, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN BARBATO, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Erythromycin, Timolol Maleate, Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN BARBATO, O.D. accept Medicare?
JOHN BARBATO, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 841 Part D claims and 310 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN BARBATO, O.D.'s credentials?
JOHN BARBATO, O.D.'s NPI is 1053393801 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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