Physician Profile
Joel M. Solomon, MD is a healthcare provider in New York, NY specializing in ophthalmology. Joel trained at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University, graduating in 1981. Medicare claims data shows Joel provided 1,892 services to 1,610 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and new patient complete exam of visual system.
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161 MADISON AVE RM 5SE
New York, NY 10016
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.
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
1,892 services · 1,610 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
107 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
22 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
861 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
365 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
125 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
116 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
114 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
104 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
48 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92002 |
16 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Solomon is an eye doctor in New York, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Dr. Solomon is listed at 161 Madison Ave Rm 5Se, New York, NY 10016. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (212) 448-0101. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
Dr. Solomon's National Provider Identifier is 1700814233. 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
Dr. Solomon attended Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Solomon has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Solomon performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; 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 established patient problem focused exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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