Christopher Dente, OD
NPI 1770598401 · Optometrist · Bernardsville, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Dente, OD is a Optometrist provider in Bernardsville, NJ (NPI 1770598401).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770598401
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 270A00555600 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
598 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 117 | $136 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 81 | $40 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 65 | $94 |
| 2d Ultrasound Scan of Eye Tissue and Structures76512 | 60 | $51 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 60 | $40 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 56 | $84 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 364 | 119 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 134 | 32 |
| Latanoprostene Bunodbrand: Vyzulta | 83 | 17 |
| Timolol Maleate | 72 | 28 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 70 | 23 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan | 58 | 12 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 55 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$484 across 16 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-30
- Last updated
- 2024-11-27
- Certified
- 2024-11-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Dente's NPI number?
- Christopher Dente's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770598401, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Dente's specialty?
- Christopher Dente is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Christopher Dente located?
- Christopher Dente's practice location on file with NPPES is 169 Mine Brook Rd, Bernardsville, NJ 07924.
- What is Christopher Dente's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Dente is (908) 221-1132.
- Does Christopher Dente accept Medicare?
- Christopher Dente is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Dente's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Dente's NPI (1770598401) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.