2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1710048178 OD
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RONALD CAUCHARD, OD

Optometrist in WYCKOFF, 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
544
Medicare Part D claims · 173 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.518/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$347.93
15 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RONALD CAUCHARD, OD is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in WYCKOFF, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 544 claims across 173 beneficiaries — 25% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.518/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $347.93 across 15 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RONALD CAUCHARD, OD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.518 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 544 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

RONALD CAUCHARD, OD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/12/2006

NPI 1710048178

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

544 112% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

94.518/100 11.418000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RONALD CAUCHARD, OD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.518/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 94.518/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 94.518/100 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.

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RONALD CAUCHARD, OD is a Optometrist provider practicing in WYCKOFF, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1710048178. 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.

RONALD CAUCHARD, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 373 CLINTON AVE, WYCKOFF, NJ, 07481, with a listed phone of (201) 891-2772. NPI 1710048178 was issued on 12/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CAUCHARD 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 544 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 173 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $74K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% 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 94.518/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 89.0361), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

373 CLINTON AVE
WYCKOFF, NJ 07481

Provider Details

NPI 1710048178
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials OD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/12/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.518
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
89.0361
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RONALD CAUCHARD, OD 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.

EYECARE SPECIALTIES SUPPORT OF NJ PC
WYCKOFF, 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 RONALD CAUCHARD, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$348

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 · Above average

RONALD CAUCHARD, OD — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 544 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.

544
Total Claims
$74K
Total Drug Cost
173
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
874
Total Day Supply
22,621
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$63K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Antibiotic Claims
63

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: 72, 75-84: 65, 85+: 36

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
200
Timolol Maleate
43
Ofloxacin
42
Doxycycline Monohydrate
33
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
32
Cephalexin
23
Brimonidine Tartrate
21
Prednisolone Acetate
20
Travoprost
16
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
13

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

Optometrist Overview

How RONALD CAUCHARD, OD fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

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

RONALD CAUCHARD, OD's 544 claims are above 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 CAUCHARD.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RONALD CAUCHARD, OD's specialty?
RONALD CAUCHARD, OD specializes in Optometrist and practices in WYCKOFF, New Jersey. Credentials: OD.
How much does RONALD CAUCHARD, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RONALD CAUCHARD, OD wrote 544 Medicare Part D claims totaling $74K in drug costs for 173 beneficiaries.
What is RONALD CAUCHARD, OD's Medicare quality score?
RONALD CAUCHARD, OD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.518/100 (Quality: 89.0361). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RONALD CAUCHARD, OD located?
RONALD CAUCHARD, OD is located at 373 CLINTON AVE, WYCKOFF, NJ, 07481. Phone: (201) 891-2772.
What is RONALD CAUCHARD, OD's NPI number?
RONALD CAUCHARD, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710048178, issued on 12/12/2006.
Does RONALD CAUCHARD, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RONALD CAUCHARD, OD's prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $63K 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 RONALD CAUCHARD, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RONALD CAUCHARD, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Ofloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RONALD CAUCHARD, OD accept Medicare?
RONALD CAUCHARD, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 544 Part D claims and 173 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RONALD CAUCHARD, OD's credentials?
RONALD CAUCHARD, OD's NPI is 1710048178 with credentials OD. 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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