2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1912054420 M.D.
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JOSEPH ACQUAVIVA, M.D.

Psychiatry Physician in HACKENSACK, 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 · 189 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.2K
85 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPH ACQUAVIVA, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HACKENSACK, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 189 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.2K across 85 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOSEPH ACQUAVIVA, M.D. filed 2,485 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HACKENSACK, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JOSEPH ACQUAVIVA, 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).

JOSEPH ACQUAVIVA, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/05/2007

NPI 1912054420

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,485 139% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Psychiatry Physician share within New Jersey

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

JOSEPH ACQUAVIVA, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in HACKENSACK, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1912054420. 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.

JOSEPH ACQUAVIVA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 140 PROSPECT AVE, HACKENSACK, NJ, 07601, with a listed phone of (201) 488-6543. NPI 1912054420 was issued on 01/05/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ACQUAVIVA 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 2,485 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 189 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $202K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

140 PROSPECT AVE
HACKENSACK, NJ 07601

Provider Details

NPI 1912054420
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/05/2007

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 JOSEPH ACQUAVIVA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.2K

Largest payer

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, 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 · Generic-heavy

JOSEPH ACQUAVIVA, M.D. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 2,485 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.

2,485
Total Claims
$202K
Total Drug Cost
189
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,065
Total Day Supply
121,549
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$124K
Generic Drug Cost
$79K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
65% female / 35% 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
Alprazolam
253
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
231
Escitalopram Oxalate
185
Clonazepam
184
Sertraline Hcl
155
Fluoxetine Hcl
123
Duloxetine Hcl
121
Buspirone Hcl
107
Lamotrigine
86
Quetiapine Fumarate
85

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How JOSEPH ACQUAVIVA, M.D. fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH ACQUAVIVA, M.D.'s 2,485 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH ACQUAVIVA, M.D.'s specialty?
JOSEPH ACQUAVIVA, M.D. specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in HACKENSACK, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOSEPH ACQUAVIVA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH ACQUAVIVA, M.D. wrote 2,485 Medicare Part D claims totaling $202K in drug costs for 189 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH ACQUAVIVA, M.D. located?
JOSEPH ACQUAVIVA, M.D. is located at 140 PROSPECT AVE, HACKENSACK, NJ, 07601. Phone: (201) 488-6543.
What is JOSEPH ACQUAVIVA, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOSEPH ACQUAVIVA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912054420, issued on 01/05/2007.
Does JOSEPH ACQUAVIVA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH ACQUAVIVA, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $124K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH ACQUAVIVA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH ACQUAVIVA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Alprazolam, Bupropion Xl, Escitalopram Oxalate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH ACQUAVIVA, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOSEPH ACQUAVIVA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,485 Part D claims and 189 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH ACQUAVIVA, M.D.'s credentials?
JOSEPH ACQUAVIVA, M.D.'s NPI is 1912054420 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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