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- 680 Broadway, Suite 114, Paterson, NJ 07514
About Dr. Leifer
Alden Leifer, MD is a healthcare provider in Paterson, NJ specializing in ophthalmology. Alden trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, graduating in 1981. Medicare claims data shows Alden provided 2,129 services to 1,918 patients. The services billed most often include photography of the retina, measurement of retinal and optic nerve function, and established patient complete exam of visual system. This provider record is associated with NPI 1093740375.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (973) 742-4747
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
680 BROADWAY SUITE 114
Paterson, NJ 07514
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Eye injury and cancer
- Chemical injury to the eye
- Foreign body in the eye
- Hyphema
- Open-globe eye injury
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Optic neuritis
- Optic neuropathy
- Orbital cellulitis
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
- Endothelial corneal transplant
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
- Macular hole surgery
- Pneumatic retinopexy
- Retinal laser treatment
- Scleral buckle surgery
- Vitrectomy
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,129 services · 1,918 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of foreign body from external eye (conjunctiva) | Procedure | 65205 |
43 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
43 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
361 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function | Treatment | 92273 |
264 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
207 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
173 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
168 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope | Treatment | 92286 |
144 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Related specialists at this location 1
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Also at this address 4
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More connections — 18 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1981 at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of foreign body from external eye (conjunctiva) 2
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Leifer's specialty?
Dr. Leifer is an eye doctor in Paterson, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Leifer?
Dr. Leifer is listed at 680 Broadway Suite 114, Paterson, NJ 07514. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Leifer?
The number on file is (973) 742-4747. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Leifer?
Dr. Leifer's National Provider Identifier is 1093740375. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Leifer's medical education?
Dr. Leifer attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Leifer have?
Dr. Leifer has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Leifer known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Leifer performs procedures including removal of foreign body from external eye, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of eyelashes using forceps; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and measurement of retinal and optic nerve function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Leifer's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Leifer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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