Dr Joseph P Calderone Jr, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Cranford, NJ

Dr Joseph P Calderone Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Cranford, New Jersey. He went to Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Cranford Ophthalmology, P.a. and his current practice location is 2 South Ave E, Suite 1, Cranford, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (908) 276-3030.

Dr Joseph P Calderone Jr is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number 25MA04312900) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1003841479.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph P Calderone Jr, MD
2 South Ave E, Suite 1,
Cranford, NJ 07016-2811
(908) 276-3030
(908) 276-3174

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph P Calderone Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience42 Years
Location2 South Ave E, Cranford, New Jersey
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Joseph P Calderone Jr attended and graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003841479
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/30/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193868057
  • Enrollment ID: I20100707000391

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph P Calderone Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003841479NPI-NPPES
1475606MedicaidNJ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 25MA04312900 (New Jersey)Primary
207W00000XOphthalmology 154513-1 (New York)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cranford Ophthalmology, P.a.57998207592

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Joseph P Calderone Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCranford Ophthalmology, P.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932251238
PECOS PAC ID: 5799820759
Enrollment ID: O20100707000357

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Joseph P Calderone Jr is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Joseph P Calderone Jr, MD
2 South Ave E, Suite 1,
Cranford, NJ 07016-2811

Ph: (908) 276-3030
Dr Joseph P Calderone Jr, MD
2 South Ave E, Suite 1,
Cranford, NJ 07016-2811

Ph: (908) 276-3030

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Phone: 908-276-3030    Fax: 908-276-3174

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