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2026 NPPES data Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist NPI 1851476881 O.D.
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Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in Washington Township, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,548 in Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
942
Medicare Part D claims · 222 beneficiaries · Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist avg: 235
Generic prescribing
64%
generic claims · 36% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.8/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Ruth Salkin, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.8/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 942 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 90.8/100
- MIPS score · +7 vs avg
- 942
- Part D claims, 2023
- 64%
- generic prescribing
- ≥58th
- pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)
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.
Ruth Salkin, O.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
91 ≥ 58th percentile 58% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Ruth Salkin, O.D. sits
This provider among corneal and contact management optometrist peers
Across the 144 corneal and contact management optometrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Ruth Salkin, O.D. writes more Part D claims than 81% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 67% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one corneal and contact management optometrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Ruth Salkin, O.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Ruth Salkin, O.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
942 301% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
90.8/100 7.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Ruth Salkin, O.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 90.8/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist) - 90.8/100 vs national avg 83.5
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Ruth Salkin, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 422 PASCACK ROAD, Washington Township, NJ, 07676, with a listed phone of (201) 664-4477. NPI 1851476881 was issued on 10/26/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 942 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 222 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $178K in drug spend, split 36% brand-name and 64% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 90.8/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 99.5, Cost 69.8), compared with the 83.5 average among clinicians with a measured score.
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,548 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 235 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1851476881 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist |
| Credentials | O.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/26/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
90.7967
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
99.5148
Quality
69.8076
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Ruth Salkin, 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.
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).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Ruth Salkin, O.D. - brand share 36.0%
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist average
36% brand-name claims vs 64% generic, on 942 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.
942
Total Claims
$178K
Total Drug Cost
222
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,952
- Total Day Supply
- 56,409
- Brand vs Generic
- 36% brand / 64% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $150K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $29K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.34
- Gender Split
- 66% female / 34% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 24, 65-74: 107, 75-84: 67, 85+: 24
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ruth Salkin, O.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
337 claims
- Timolol Maleate
Timolol Maleate
152 claims
- Lumigan 107
Lumigan
107 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 94
Brimonidine Tartrate
94 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 35
Dorzolamide-Timolol
35 claims
- Dorzolamide Hcl 27
Dorzolamide Hcl
27 claims
- Combigan 26
Combigan
26 claims
- Ketorolac Trometha… 25
Ketorolac Tromethamine
25 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 337 |
| Timolol Maleate | 152 |
| Lumigan Bimatoprost | 107 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 94 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 35 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 27 |
| Combigan Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 26 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 25 |
| Alphagan P Brimonidine Tartrate | 15 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Overview
How Ruth Salkin, O.D. fits within the Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist landscape nationally.
1,548
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Providers in US
52
States with Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
235
Avg Claims per Provider
Ruth Salkin, O.D.'s 942 claims are above the specialty average of 235.
Nearby Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Salkin.
Dr. Jyothis Abraham-Cohen
O.D.
Bloomfield, NJ
Dr. Katharine Audlin
O.D.
Lake Hopatcong, NJ
Dr. Walter Beckford
O.D.
Randolph, NJ
Dr. Mary Boname
O.D.
Skillman, NJ
Dr. Nazir Brelvi
O.D.
Flanders, NJ
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruth Salkin, O.D.'s specialty? ▼
Ruth Salkin, O.D. specializes in Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist and practices in Washington Township, New Jersey. Credentials: O.D..
How much does Ruth Salkin, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ruth Salkin, O.D. wrote 942 Medicare Part D claims totaling $178K in drug costs for 222 beneficiaries.
What is Ruth Salkin, O.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Ruth Salkin, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.8/100 (Quality: 99.5, Cost: 69.8). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Ruth Salkin, O.D. located? ▼
Ruth Salkin, O.D. is located at 422 PASCACK ROAD, Washington Township, NJ, 07676. Phone: (201) 664-4477.
What is Ruth Salkin, O.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Ruth Salkin, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851476881, issued on 10/26/2006.
Does Ruth Salkin, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ruth Salkin, O.D.'s prescribing is 36% brand-name and 64% generic drugs by claim count, with $150K in brand drug costs.
How many Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,548 Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist providers across 52 states in the US. The average Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider writes 235 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ruth Salkin, O.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ruth Salkin, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ruth Salkin, O.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Ruth Salkin, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 942 Part D claims and 222 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ruth Salkin, O.D.'s credentials? ▼
Ruth Salkin, O.D.'s NPI is 1851476881 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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