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Active NPI 1487747887 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Jacquetta Edwards , OD

Optometrist • Newark, NJ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Jacquetta Edwards, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Newark, NJ. With approximately 39 years of clinical experience since graduating from State University Of New York - State College Optometry in 1987, Dr. Edwards delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 279 FERRY ST.

Dr. Edwards is affiliated with Tus Ojos Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

279 Ferry St

Newark, NJ 071053400

Telephone 9733442212
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Dr. Eyeballs, Pc Facility NPI 1043644529

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

State University Of New York - State College Optometry

Graduation Year

1987

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Newark, NJ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
39 Yrs +22.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.9 Yrs
State Avg: 24.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
19 Specialists

Practicing in Newark, NJ (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
25.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Edwards (39 Years) 39 Yrs
Newark Specialty Average (16.9 Years) 16.9 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
92250 Photography of the retina
87 82 $80.00 $39.99
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
70 69 $150.00 $139.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
24 21 $150.00 $99.61
92285 Photography of content of eyes
23 21 $80.00 $26.53
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
11 11 $150.00 $148.04

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-05-02
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NJ 27OA004989

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 27OM00119300

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Tus Ojos Inc

122 Haddontowne Ct, Cherry Hill, NJ 080343602

Phone: 8563752454

Secondary Practice Locations

106 Ferry St

Newark, NJ 071052106

Phone: 9735898085

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1184038150

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1447736756

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1891459830

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location May 16, 2024

Registered at 279 FERRY ST, NEWARK, NJ 071053400 (Tel: 9733442212)

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 651 KAPKOWSKI RD, SUITE 1236, ELIZABETH, NJ 072014901 (Tel: 9083541077)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 651 KAPKOWSKI RD, SUITE 1236, ELIZABETH, NJ 072014901 (Tel: 9083541077)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as JACQUETTA EDWARDS, O.D.

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

Optometrist (License #27OA004989 in NJ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 30, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1487747887
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 30, 2006
Last Update: May 16, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

651 Kapkowski Rd, Suite 1236

Elizabeth, NJ 072014901

Phone: 9083541077

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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