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Dr. Minas John Nicholas , OD

Optometrist • Paramus, NJ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Minas Nicholas, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Paramus, NJ. With approximately 52 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1974, Dr. Nicholas delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 340 N RTE 17.

Dr. Nicholas maintains professional affiliations with Eyexam Group P A, Eyexam Group - Totowa, P.A. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include photography of content of eyes, photography of the retina, ct scan of cornea. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

340 N Rte 17

Paramus, NJ 076522906

Telephone 2012627100
Fax 2012624318
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Eyexam Group P A Facility NPI 1669553087

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1974

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Paramus, NJ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
52 Yrs +24.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 27.8 Yrs
State Avg: 24.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
36 Specialists

Practicing in Paramus, NJ (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
2.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
46.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Nicholas (52 Years) 52 Yrs
Paramus Specialty Average (27.8 Years) 27.8 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
92285 Photography of content of eyes
174 171 $50.57 $23.19
92250 Photography of the retina
167 165 $89.94 $37.26
92025 Ct scan of cornea
159 158 $51.70 $36.54
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing
132 132 $80.00 $52.59
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
103 103 $185.00 $99.14
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system
71 71 $185.00 $94.25
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing
42 41 $62.26 $33.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
27 24 $185.00 $99.80

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NJ 27OA00386-400

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

Eyexam Group P A

712 N State Rt, Paramus, NJ 076523106

Phone: 2012627100

Eyexam Group - Totowa, P.a.

125 Us Hwy 46, Totowa, NJ 075122338

Phone: 9738907070

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1164579538

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1710241484

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active November 27, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 27, 2013

Registered at 340 N RTE 17, PARAMUS, NJ 076522906 (Tel: 2012627100)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 27, 2013

Registered at 340 N RT 17, PARAMUS, NJ 076525105 (Tel: 2012627100)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 27, 2013

Recorded as MINAS NICHOLAS, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 27, 2013

Optometrist (License #27OA00386-400 in NJ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 24, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1609950955
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 24, 2006
Last Update: December 17, 2018
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

340 N Rt 17

Paramus, NJ 076525105

Phone: 2012627100

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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