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Dr. Christopher Michael Dente , OD

Optometrist • Bernardsville, NJ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Dente, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Bernardsville, NJ. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1998, Dr. Dente delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 169 MINE BROOK RD.

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

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, established patient problem focused exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

169 Mine Brook Rd

Bernardsville, NJ 07924

Telephone 9082211132
Fax 9082210712
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Advocare, Llc Facility NPI 1851303846

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Bernardsville, NJ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
28 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 28.0 Yrs
State Avg: 24.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1 Specialists

Practicing in Bernardsville, NJ (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
49.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Dente (28 Years) 28 Yrs
Bernardsville Specialty Average (28.0 Years) 28.0 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
117 114 $265.80 $136.29
92250 Photography of the retina
81 80 $109.35 $39.87
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
65 57 $249.35 $93.66
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure
60 33 $138.28 $51.08
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
60 58 $92.05 $39.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
56 35 $85.00 $83.65
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
37 36 $45.44 $30.07
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug
25 23 $370.38 $223.64
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
23 23 $290.86 $147.38
92134 Imaging of retina
22 20 $96.55 $43.86
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
21 21 $106.25 $70.55
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
19 19 $31.52 $11.84
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps
12 12 $70.00 $19.44

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-11-27
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NJ 27OA00555601

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NJ 270A00555600

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Multiplan
202716490
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Healthnet
2K8272
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Qualcare
202716490
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Beech Street
202716490
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Ccn
202716490
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
202716490
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Phcs
202716490
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Oxford
P2073810
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID United Healthcare
202716490
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Chn
202716490

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ophthalmology Nj Llc

400 Valley Rd, Mt Arlington, NJ 078562316

Phone: 9735844451

Ophthalmology Nj Llc

306 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Newark, NJ 071022011

Phone: 9738775534

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

8 Associated Practitioners
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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 169 MINE BROOK RD, BERNARDSVILLE, NJ 07924 (Tel: 9082211132)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 169 MINE BROOK RD, BERNARDSVILLE, NJ 07924 (Tel: 9082211132)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER DENTE, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #270A00555600 in NJ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 30, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1770598401
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 30, 2006
Last Update: November 27, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

169 Mine Brook Rd

Bernardsville, NJ 07924

Phone: 9082211132

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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