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- 90 Bergen St, Doc 6100, Newark, NJ 07103
About Dr. Fechtner
Based in Newark, NJ, Robert D. Fechtner, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Robert graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1982. Medicare claims data shows Robert provided 356 services to 269 patients. 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, exam of visual field with extended testing, and imaging of optic nerve. NPI 1871527259 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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) 972-2065
- Email not available
Practice Locations
90 BERGEN ST DOC 6100
Newark, NJ 07103
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
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
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
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
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
Most searched procedures
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
356 services · 269 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
72 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
12 | 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 |
129 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
14 | 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.
Other eye doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 Newark 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Exam of visual field with extended testing 8
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Fechtner?
Dr. Fechtner is an eye doctor in Newark, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Fechtner's address?
Dr. Fechtner is listed at 90 Bergen St Doc 6100, Newark, NJ 07103. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Fechtner?
The number on file is (973) 972-2065. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Fechtner?
Dr. Fechtner's National Provider Identifier is 1871527259. 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. Fechtner train?
Dr. Fechtner attended University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Fechtner have?
Dr. Fechtner has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Fechtner perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Fechtner 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 Dr. Fechtner's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Fechtner. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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