2026 NPPES data Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician NPI 1407017874 M.D.
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VIOLINA FRENKEL, M.D.

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in SUMMIT, 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
777
Medicare Part D claims · 55 beneficiaries · Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician avg: 931
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$50.6K
144 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: VIOLINA FRENKEL, M.D. is a Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SUMMIT, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 777 claims across 55 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $50.6K across 144 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: VIOLINA FRENKEL, M.D. filed 777 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SUMMIT, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

VIOLINA FRENKEL, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

VIOLINA FRENKEL, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/18/2008

NPI 1407017874

Primary specialty

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician

Rare

336 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

777 17% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 931

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within New Jersey

1. Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — 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).

VIOLINA FRENKEL, M.D. is a Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider practicing in SUMMIT, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1407017874. 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.

VIOLINA FRENKEL, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 33 OVERLOOK RD, SUMMIT, NJ, 07901, with a listed phone of (908) 522-6617. NPI 1407017874 was issued on 06/18/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FRENKEL 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 777 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 55 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $92K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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.

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 336 enrolled providers across 44 states and an average of 931 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

33 OVERLOOK RD
SUMMIT, NJ 07901

Provider Details

NPI 1407017874
Specialty Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/18/2008

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 VIOLINA FRENKEL, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$50.6K

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 · Generic-heavy

VIOLINA FRENKEL, M.D. — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 777 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.

777
Total Claims
$92K
Total Drug Cost
55
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,280
Total Day Supply
38,009
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$63K
Generic Drug Cost
$30K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.78
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 42, 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
Alprazolam
107
Trazodone Hcl
65
Lorazepam
64
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
58
Clonazepam
44
Fluoxetine Hcl
31
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
24
Gabapentin
23
Duloxetine Hcl
19
Bupropion Hcl Sr
Bupropion Hcl
18

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

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Overview

How VIOLINA FRENKEL, M.D. fits within the Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician landscape nationally.

336
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in US
44
States with Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
931
Avg Claims per Provider

VIOLINA FRENKEL, M.D.'s 777 claims are below the specialty average of 931.

Nearby Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FRENKEL.

Compare Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VIOLINA FRENKEL, M.D.'s specialty?
VIOLINA FRENKEL, M.D. specializes in Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician and practices in SUMMIT, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does VIOLINA FRENKEL, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VIOLINA FRENKEL, M.D. wrote 777 Medicare Part D claims totaling $92K in drug costs for 55 beneficiaries.
Where is VIOLINA FRENKEL, M.D. located?
VIOLINA FRENKEL, M.D. is located at 33 OVERLOOK RD, SUMMIT, NJ, 07901. Phone: (908) 522-6617.
What is VIOLINA FRENKEL, M.D.'s NPI number?
VIOLINA FRENKEL, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407017874, issued on 06/18/2008.
Does VIOLINA FRENKEL, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VIOLINA FRENKEL, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $63K in brand drug costs.
How many Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 336 Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers across 44 states in the US. The average Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider writes 931 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VIOLINA FRENKEL, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VIOLINA FRENKEL, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Alprazolam, Trazodone Hcl, Lorazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VIOLINA FRENKEL, M.D. accept Medicare?
VIOLINA FRENKEL, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 777 Part D claims and 55 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VIOLINA FRENKEL, M.D.'s credentials?
VIOLINA FRENKEL, M.D.'s NPI is 1407017874 with credentials M.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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