2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1407953540 M.D.
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JOSEPH FISHKIN, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in EMERSON, 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
839
Medicare Part D claims · 247 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
51%
generic claims · 49% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.7967/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$438.04
15 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOSEPH FISHKIN, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.7967/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 839 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

90.7967/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
839
Part D claims, 2023
51%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

JOSEPH FISHKIN, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

91 Top 40% higher than 60% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOSEPH FISHKIN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about JOSEPH FISHKIN, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/20/2006

NPI 1407953540

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

839 41% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

90.7967/100 7.696700000000007% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOSEPH FISHKIN, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
90.7967/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 90.7967/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%90.8%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 90.7967/100 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.

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 FISHKIN, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in EMERSON, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1407953540. 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 FISHKIN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 85 KINDERKAMACK RD, EMERSON, NJ, 07630, with a listed phone of (201) 383-9140. NPI 1407953540 was issued on 09/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FISHKIN 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 839 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 247 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $252K in drug spend, split 49% brand-name and 51% 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 90.7967/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 99.5148, Cost 69.8076), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

85 KINDERKAMACK RD
EMERSON, NJ 07630

Provider Details

NPI 1407953540
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/20/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

90.7967
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
99.5148
Quality
69.8076
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH FISHKIN, M.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.

EYE CENTERS OF AMERICA LLC
BLOOMFIELD, 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 JOSEPH FISHKIN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$438

Largest payer

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, 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 · Above average

JOSEPH FISHKIN, M.D. — brand share 49.0%
Specialty average (est.)

49% brand-name claims vs 51% generic, on 839 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.

839
Total Claims
$252K
Total Drug Cost
247
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,482
Total Day Supply
41,364
Brand vs Generic
49% brand / 51% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$231K
Generic Drug Cost
$21K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
62% female / 38% 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
182
Restasis
Cyclosporine
123
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
95
Ofloxacin
69
Prednisolone Acetate
67
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
44
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
38
Timolol Maleate
30
Cyclosporine
27
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
24

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How JOSEPH FISHKIN, 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

JOSEPH FISHKIN, M.D.'s 839 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 FISHKIN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH FISHKIN, M.D.'s specialty?
JOSEPH FISHKIN, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in EMERSON, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOSEPH FISHKIN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH FISHKIN, M.D. wrote 839 Medicare Part D claims totaling $252K in drug costs for 247 beneficiaries.
What is JOSEPH FISHKIN, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JOSEPH FISHKIN, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.7967/100 (Quality: 99.5148, Cost: 69.8076). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOSEPH FISHKIN, M.D. located?
JOSEPH FISHKIN, M.D. is located at 85 KINDERKAMACK RD, EMERSON, NJ, 07630. Phone: (201) 383-9140.
What is JOSEPH FISHKIN, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOSEPH FISHKIN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407953540, issued on 09/20/2006.
Does JOSEPH FISHKIN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH FISHKIN, M.D.'s prescribing is 49% brand-name and 51% generic drugs by claim count, with $231K 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 JOSEPH FISHKIN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH FISHKIN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Restasis, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH FISHKIN, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOSEPH FISHKIN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 839 Part D claims and 247 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH FISHKIN, M.D.'s credentials?
JOSEPH FISHKIN, M.D.'s NPI is 1407953540 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.
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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