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- 799 Park Ave, New York, NY 10021
About Dr. Newton
Michael J. Newton, M.D. practices ophthalmology in New York, NY. Michael is a 1971 graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 762 Medicare patients across 883 services. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, and imaging of retina. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255443370.
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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
- (212) 861-0146
- Email not available
Practice Locations
799 PARK AVE
New York, NY 10021
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
883 services · 762 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
35 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
172 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
151 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
139 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
116 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
73 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
67 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
34 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
18 | 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 4
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 New York 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Tufts University School 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 1971 at Tufts University School 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 NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Michael J. Newton specialize in?
Michael J. Newton 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”.
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Where is Michael J. Newton located?
Michael J. Newton is listed at 799 Park Ave, New York, NY 10021. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Michael J. Newton's phone number?
The number on file is (212) 861-0146. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is Michael J. Newton's NPI number?
Michael J. Newton's National Provider Identifier is 1255443370. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Michael J. Newton train?
Michael J. Newton attended Tufts University School of Medicine, graduating in 1971. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Michael J. Newton been practicing?
Michael J. Newton has 55 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1971, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Michael J. Newton do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael J. Newton performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Michael J. Newton confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael J. Newton. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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