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NIEVES FERNANDEZ, O.D.

Optometrist in NORTH BERGEN, 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
250
Medicare Part D claims · 58 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
67%
generic claims · 33% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$422.82
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

NIEVES FERNANDEZ, O.D. filed 250 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in NORTH BERGEN, New Jersey, prescribing 67% generic.

250
Part D claims, 2023
67%
generic prescribing
$422.82
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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NIEVES FERNANDEZ, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

250 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 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 NIEVES FERNANDEZ, O.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/15/2007

NPI 1740331826

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

250 3% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

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

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).

NIEVES FERNANDEZ, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in NORTH BERGEN, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1740331826. 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.

NIEVES FERNANDEZ, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 7225 BERGENLINE AVE, NORTH BERGEN, NJ, 07047, with a listed phone of (201) 861-8813. NPI 1740331826 was issued on 01/15/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FERNANDEZ 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 250 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 58 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $46K in drug spend, split 33% brand-name and 67% 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

7225 BERGENLINE AVE
NORTH BERGEN, NJ 07047

Provider Details

NPI 1740331826
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/15/2007

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 NIEVES FERNANDEZ, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$423

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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

NIEVES FERNANDEZ, O.D. — brand share 33.0%
Specialty average (est.)

33% brand-name claims vs 67% generic, on 250 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.

250
Total Claims
$46K
Total Drug Cost
58
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
407
Total Day Supply
10,708
Brand vs Generic
33% brand / 67% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$41K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
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
43
Ofloxacin
32
Brimonidine Tartrate
27
Timolol Maleate
26
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
21
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
18

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

Optometrist Overview

How NIEVES FERNANDEZ, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

NIEVES FERNANDEZ, O.D.'s 250 claims are below 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 FERNANDEZ.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NIEVES FERNANDEZ, O.D.'s specialty?
NIEVES FERNANDEZ, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in NORTH BERGEN, New Jersey. Credentials: O.D..
How much does NIEVES FERNANDEZ, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NIEVES FERNANDEZ, O.D. wrote 250 Medicare Part D claims totaling $46K in drug costs for 58 beneficiaries.
Where is NIEVES FERNANDEZ, O.D. located?
NIEVES FERNANDEZ, O.D. is located at 7225 BERGENLINE AVE, NORTH BERGEN, NJ, 07047. Phone: (201) 861-8813.
What is NIEVES FERNANDEZ, O.D.'s NPI number?
NIEVES FERNANDEZ, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740331826, issued on 01/15/2007.
Does NIEVES FERNANDEZ, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NIEVES FERNANDEZ, O.D.'s prescribing is 33% brand-name and 67% generic drugs by claim count, with $41K 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 NIEVES FERNANDEZ, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NIEVES FERNANDEZ, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Ofloxacin, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NIEVES FERNANDEZ, O.D. accept Medicare?
NIEVES FERNANDEZ, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 250 Part D claims and 58 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NIEVES FERNANDEZ, O.D.'s credentials?
NIEVES FERNANDEZ, O.D.'s NPI is 1740331826 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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