2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1962816199 O.D.
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JOSHUA WERLING, O.D.

Optometrist in CELINA, Ohio. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 200 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$59.2
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOSHUA WERLING, O.D. filed 1,035 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in CELINA, Ohio, prescribing 83% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
83%
generic prescribing
$59.2
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

JOSHUA WERLING, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,035 Top 24% higher than 76% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about JOSHUA WERLING, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/16/2014

NPI 1962816199

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,035 303% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Optometrist share within Ohio

1. Optometrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Optometrist share within Ohio

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

JOSHUA WERLING, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 706 E WAYNE ST, CELINA, OH, 45822, with a listed phone of (419) 586-2909. NPI 1962816199 was issued on 06/16/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WERLING 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 1,035 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 200 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $47K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% 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.

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

706 E WAYNE ST
CELINA, OH 45822

Provider Details

NPI 1962816199
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/16/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSHUA WERLING, 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.

MERCER IN-SIGHT LLC
CELINA, OH

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 JOSHUA WERLING, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$59

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.

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOSHUA WERLING, O.D.. To verify JOSHUA WERLING, O.D.'s current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JOSHUA WERLING, O.D. — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 1,035 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.

1,035
Total Claims
$47K
Total Drug Cost
200
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,446
Total Day Supply
39,176
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$35K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 92, 75-84: 68, 85+: 26

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What JOSHUA WERLING, O.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Latanoprost
717
Timolol Maleate
130
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
38
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
18
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
14
Restasis
Cyclosporine
14
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
13
Prednisolone Acetate
12
Travoprost
12

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

Optometrist Overview

How JOSHUA WERLING, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

JOSHUA WERLING, O.D.'s 1,035 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Ohio

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as WERLING.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSHUA WERLING, O.D.'s specialty?
JOSHUA WERLING, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in CELINA, Ohio. Credentials: O.D..
How much does JOSHUA WERLING, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSHUA WERLING, O.D. wrote 1,035 Medicare Part D claims totaling $47K in drug costs for 200 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSHUA WERLING, O.D. located?
JOSHUA WERLING, O.D. is located at 706 E WAYNE ST, CELINA, OH, 45822. Phone: (419) 586-2909.
What is JOSHUA WERLING, O.D.'s NPI number?
JOSHUA WERLING, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962816199, issued on 06/16/2014.
Does JOSHUA WERLING, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSHUA WERLING, O.D.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $35K 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 JOSHUA WERLING, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSHUA WERLING, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSHUA WERLING, O.D. accept Medicare?
JOSHUA WERLING, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,035 Part D claims and 200 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSHUA WERLING, O.D.'s credentials?
JOSHUA WERLING, O.D.'s NPI is 1962816199 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.
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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