Active NPI 1326033598 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joel D Eichler , MD

Ophthalmology • Belleville, NJ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joel Eichler, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Belleville, NJ. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since graduating from George Washington University School Of Medicine in 1988, Dr. Eichler delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5 FRANKLIN AVE.

Dr. Eichler is affiliated with Ophthalmology Nj Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5 Franklin Ave
Suite 209

Belleville, NJ 071093532

Telephone 9737516060

Fax 9734501464

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Essex Gastroenterology Associates Llc Facility NPI 1881665305

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

George Washington University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Belleville, NJ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

38 Yrs +8.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 30.0 Yrs

State Avg: 32.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

9 Specialists

Practicing in Belleville, NJ (700 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

60.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Eichler (38 Years) 38 Yrs

Belleville Specialty Average (30.0 Years) 30.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	19,004	75	$50.00	$33.54
J0177 Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg	2,584	84	$625.00	$331.65
92134 Imaging of retina	1,977	696	$135.44	$47.22
J2781 Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg	1,893	21	$200.00	$147.20
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,337	306	$624.89	$149.51
J2782 Injection, avacincaptad pegol, 0.1 mg	1,000	13	$250.00	$108.67
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	925	712	$389.68	$146.06
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	642	39	$763.08	$161.81
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	557	71	$2495.51	$830.55
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	373	268	$282.65	$104.02
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	257	72	$350.00	$72.30
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	231	11	$300.00	$202.32
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	147	141	$125.31	$42.45
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	107	107	$455.38	$173.19
J3490 Unclassified drugs	95	55	$5052.63	$2644.08
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	91	88	$223.65	$74.81
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	79	77	$74.35	$28.26
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	54	36	$771.72	$251.11
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	39	30	$181.19	$65.27
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	31	26	$1823.27	$389.15
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	31	30	$59.18	$12.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	11	$197.29	$89.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	11,280	39	$49.96	$36.49
92134 Imaging of retina	1,929	706	$124.53	$45.14
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,316	303	$757.94	$141.85
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	1,114	119	$2031.42	$858.75
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	1,060	66	$735.85	$222.19
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	713	620	$154.78	$141.42
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	386	104	$263.47	$70.40
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	385	20	$344.42	$198.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	241	230	$153.22	$138.60
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	199	168	$109.85	$99.33
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	190	166	$111.58	$101.00
J3490 Unclassified drugs	177	63	$2830.51	$1881.18
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	131	129	$150.00	$41.24
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	106	102	$298.21	$71.43
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	85	62	$65.02	$63.53
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	71	71	$180.28	$168.09
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	59	39	$474.58	$242.90
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	56	54	$85.00	$26.64
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	42	42	$176.07	$173.22
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	29	25	$1750.00	$374.05
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	18	18	$150.00	$12.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	1,950	666	$125.96	$46.33
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,385	300	$745.81	$141.98
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	1,280	65	$762.50	$274.28
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	1,280	115	$2000.00	$893.31
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	769	660	$155.77	$145.23
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	763	35	$333.03	$194.54
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	519	125	$265.99	$67.45
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	256	203	$111.17	$103.36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	163	152	$154.14	$140.06
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	133	125	$149.53	$42.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	104	97	$110.00	$102.40
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	101	96	$300.00	$73.40
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	77	65	$65.02	$64.45
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	56	56	$180.00	$171.72
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	42	42	$176.07	$174.64
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	30	29	$150.00	$12.46
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	28	22	$1750.00	$383.37
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	27	17	$481.48	$253.24
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	23	23	$88.70	$27.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	2,081	676	$127.17	$47.45
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,554	321	$740.49	$147.40
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	1,520	127	$2081.58	$901.36
J3300 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg	1,280	20	$3.75	$3.75
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	1,253	55	$800.08	$314.83
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	811	673	$154.96	$147.08
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	675	149	$263.78	$72.17
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	483	27	$330.43	$197.82
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	242	201	$111.16	$104.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	124	118	$93.87	$92.84
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	122	94	$62.81	$62.63
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	120	118	$150.00	$43.45
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	84	82	$300.00	$73.56
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	67	67	$179.48	$175.16
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	59	53	$150.00	$12.72
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	49	$153.43	$144.86
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	34	25	$1750.00	$392.53
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	22	15	$325.00	$242.93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$175.00	$177.38
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	13	13	$91.54	$28.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	1,868	665	$127.50	$46.71
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,459	321	$739.19	$127.58
J3300 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg	1,440	20	$3.75	$3.72
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	1,426	127	$2101.68	$902.84
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	1,214	51	$775.12	$335.27
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	760	640	$151.93	$144.95
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	505	141	$245.05	$78.28
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	357	19	$320.17	$199.14
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	268	220	$104.47	$101.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	141	122	$86.60	$84.99
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	120	61	$350.00	$84.15
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	113	113	$149.05	$43.21
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	79	79	$175.00	$171.20
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	69	67	$300.00	$73.32
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	62	60	$150.00	$12.91
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	57	53	$149.65	$123.75
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	49	45	$61.94	$52.45
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	34	28	$1750.00	$386.70
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	22	22	$92.73	$28.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	2,646	929	$91.11	$43.45
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,702	389	$483.09	$124.63
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	1,673	165	$2093.25	$922.01
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,271	1,002	$151.75	$142.62
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	893	48	$762.49	$349.76
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	713	193	$236.96	$79.85
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	563	386	$104.49	$100.35
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	525	28	$323.95	$196.83
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	144	141	$48.07	$42.42
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	136	136	$172.72	$170.35
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	107	100	$90.45	$74.21
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	82	76	$26.08	$13.46
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	77	52	$350.00	$79.32
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	70	56	$45.74	$30.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	67	64	$83.75	$80.81
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	60	48	$53.38	$51.18
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	49	40	$492.83	$380.65
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	34	24	$38.64	$31.14
92250 Photography of the retina	25	22	$84.73	$52.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$125.06	$121.59
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	17	16	$234.91	$101.32
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	17	11	$132.44	$62.21
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	13	13	$167.10	$162.10
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	12	11	$870.92	$388.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	3,287	1,159	$123.57	$42.33
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,020	442	$517.05	$122.37
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,017	187	$2078.83	$944.04
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,475	1,214	$154.43	$141.25
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	1,116	233	$230.51	$75.78
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	1,056	648	$109.20	$97.83
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	873	47	$355.44	$195.67
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	358	25	$672.40	$368.72
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	169	163	$59.96	$42.63
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	164	164	$174.46	$169.26
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	155	108	$69.11	$29.85
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	128	122	$98.98	$73.53
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	86	67	$54.60	$49.18
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	65	44	$48.44	$28.01
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	65	63	$33.57	$16.25
92250 Photography of the retina	62	59	$100.15	$61.55
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	61	14	$45.08	$1.79
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	56	47	$101.44	$79.88
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	37	32	$602.18	$374.30
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	33	31	$238.25	$96.25
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	33	23	$141.29	$78.58
67515 Injection of medication or substance into membrane covering eyeball	20	13	$277.09	$110.31
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	19	19	$36.61	$29.94
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	19	19	$4905.99	$1282.88
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	17	15	$4810.92	$1306.04
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	14	13	$120.74	$85.46
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	14	12	$1042.29	$383.43
67040 Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina and all of retina using a laser	13	12	$3608.19	$1162.40
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	13	12	$3047.32	$907.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	2,946	1,142	$140.75	$44.31
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,290	205	$2224.89	$953.59
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,824	416	$743.91	$118.07
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,546	1,254	$151.00	$133.59
J3300 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg	1,000	14	$4.45	$3.53
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	796	201	$240.39	$72.02
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	774	535	$107.95	$91.86
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	623	41	$332.63	$195.37
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	276	14	$690.22	$372.43
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	190	178	$148.58	$40.76
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	171	171	$176.77	$159.60
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	133	127	$295.94	$70.74
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	115	89	$60.94	$47.16
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	100	76	$91.40	$28.83
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	71	71	$150.00	$93.62
92250 Photography of the retina	68	66	$120.76	$72.08
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	44	42	$270.72	$84.65
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	42	42	$144.70	$15.28
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	36	11	$17.36	$1.73
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	24	18	$70.00	$26.86
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	19	17	$1750.00	$357.91
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	18	13	$212.08	$100.78
67515 Injection of medication or substance into membrane covering eyeball	14	11	$295.00	$103.81
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	14	11	$1580.54	$328.35

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-05-10

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License NJ MA05418100

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0107X

State License NJ MA05418100

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

5654505 (NJ)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ophthalmology Nj Llc

5 Franklin Ave, Belleville, NJ 071093504

Phone: 9737516060

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

4 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Philip Eichler , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1114913993

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Kyle Bensinger , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1235547209

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Howard Pruzon , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1649266578

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dianella Sison , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1699828368

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events

✅

NPI Profile Active April 04, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location April 04, 2017

Registered at 5 FRANKLIN AVE, SUITE 209, BELLEVILLE, NJ 071093532 (Tel: 9737516060)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 04, 2017

Registered at 5 FRANKLIN AVE, SUITE 209, BELLEVILLE, NJ 071093532 (Tel: 9737516060)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 04, 2017

Recorded as JOEL EICHLER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 04, 2017

Ophthalmology (License #MA05418100 in NJ)

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2010

Registered at 5 FRANKLIN AVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 071093532 (Tel: 9737516060)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2010

Registered at 5 FRANKLIN AVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 071093532 (Tel: 9737516060)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2010

Recorded as JOEL EICHLER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2010

Ophthalmology (License #MA05418100 in NJ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 14, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1326033598

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: September 14, 2005

Last Update: May 10, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

5 Franklin Ave, Suite 209

Belleville, NJ 071093532

Phone: 9737516060

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