Physician Profile
Bruce L. Newman, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Newman
Bruce L. Newman, MD is a healthcare provider in Phoenix, AZ specializing in ophthalmology. Bruce trained at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, graduating in 1979. According to Medicare claims data, Bruce cared for 363 Medicare patients across 428 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, closure of tear duct opening using plug, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (602) 788-8080
- Email not available
Practice Locations
20819 N CAVE CREEK RD SUITE 102
Phoenix, AZ 85024
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
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
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
428 services · 363 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
66 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
54 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
35 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
70 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Phoenix 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1979 at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Newman specialize in?
Dr. Newman is an eye doctor in Phoenix, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Newman located?
Dr. Newman is listed at 20819 N Cave Creek Rd Suite 102, Phoenix, AZ 85024. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Newman's phone number?
The number on file is (602) 788-8080. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Newman's NPI number?
Dr. Newman's National Provider Identifier is 1154502862. 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
Where did Dr. Newman go to medical school?
Dr. Newman attended University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Newman been practicing?
Dr. Newman has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Newman do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Newman performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Newman confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Newman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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