2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1639250277 O.D.
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NOEL CARAGIAN, O.D.

Optometrist in WAYNE, 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
35
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
40%
generic claims · 60% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$84.3
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NOEL CARAGIAN, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in WAYNE, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 35 claims across 18 beneficiaries — 60% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $84.3 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NOEL CARAGIAN, O.D. filed 35 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WAYNE, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NOEL CARAGIAN, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/18/2006

NPI 1639250277

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

35 86% 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).

NOEL CARAGIAN, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in WAYNE, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1639250277. 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.

NOEL CARAGIAN, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 1450 WILLOWBROOK MALL, WAYNE, NJ, 07470, with a listed phone of (973) 785-3525. NPI 1639250277 was issued on 10/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARAGIAN 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 35 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 18 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 60% brand-name and 40% 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

1450 WILLOWBROOK MALL
WAYNE, NJ 07470

Provider Details

NPI 1639250277
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/18/2006

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 NOEL CARAGIAN, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$84

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

NOEL CARAGIAN, O.D. — brand share 60.0%
Specialty average (est.)

60% brand-name claims vs 40% generic, on 35 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.

35
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
40
Total Day Supply
874
Brand vs Generic
60% brand / 40% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4K
Generic Drug Cost
$605

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
17

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

Optometrist Overview

How NOEL CARAGIAN, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

NOEL CARAGIAN, O.D.'s 35 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 CARAGIAN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NOEL CARAGIAN, O.D.'s specialty?
NOEL CARAGIAN, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in WAYNE, New Jersey. Credentials: O.D..
How much does NOEL CARAGIAN, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NOEL CARAGIAN, O.D. wrote 35 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
Where is NOEL CARAGIAN, O.D. located?
NOEL CARAGIAN, O.D. is located at 1450 WILLOWBROOK MALL, WAYNE, NJ, 07470. Phone: (973) 785-3525.
What is NOEL CARAGIAN, O.D.'s NPI number?
NOEL CARAGIAN, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639250277, issued on 10/18/2006.
Does NOEL CARAGIAN, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NOEL CARAGIAN, O.D.'s prescribing is 60% brand-name and 40% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K 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 NOEL CARAGIAN, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NOEL CARAGIAN, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NOEL CARAGIAN, O.D. accept Medicare?
NOEL CARAGIAN, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 35 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NOEL CARAGIAN, O.D.'s credentials?
NOEL CARAGIAN, O.D.'s NPI is 1639250277 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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