Physician Profile
Paul J. Lama, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lama
Paul J. Lama, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Rochelle Park, NJ specializing in ophthalmology — glaucoma. Paul trained at New York University School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. Medicare claims data shows Paul provided 5,775 services to 4,914 patients. The services billed most often include exam of visual field with extended testing, imaging of optic nerve, and extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing.
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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
- (201) 343-3499
- Email not available
Practice Locations
87 W PASSAIC ST
Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
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
5,775 services · 4,914 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Injection into conjunctiva | Procedure | 68200 |
33 | Too few peers to compare |
| Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft | Procedure | 66180 |
23 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Creation of eye fluid drainage tract for treatment of glaucoma | Procedure | 66170 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
79 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
1,295 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
782 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
762 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
653 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
405 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
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.
Other eye doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at New York University School of Medicine 5
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1989 at New York University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
- River Drive Surgery Center, LLC
- Eye Surgical Specialists of New Jersey P A
- Essex Specialized Surgical Institute LLC
- Seashore Surgical Institute, LLC
- Bergen-Passaic Cataract Laser and Surgery Center, LLC
- Wills Surgery Center of Cherry Hill
- Ocean County Eye Associates LLC
- Ambulatory Surgical Center of Morris County LLC
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Paul J. Lama?
Paul J. Lama is an eye doctor in Rochelle Park, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Glaucoma”.
NPI registry
What is Paul J. Lama's address?
Paul J. Lama is listed at 87 W Passaic St, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Paul J. Lama?
The number on file is (201) 343-3499. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Paul J. Lama?
Paul J. Lama's National Provider Identifier is 1033130315. 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 Paul J. Lama train?
Paul J. Lama attended New York University School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Paul J. Lama have?
Paul J. Lama has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Paul J. Lama perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Paul J. Lama performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, injection into conjunctiva and creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Paul J. Lama's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Paul J. Lama. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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