Physician Profile
Shawn R. Klein, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Klein
Shawn R. Klein, MD practices ophthalmology in Elizabeth, NJ. Shawn is a 1999 graduate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. According to Medicare claims data, Shawn cared for 1,126 Medicare patients across 1,255 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and photography of the retina.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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
- (908) 289-1166
- Email not available
Practice Locations
230 W JERSEY ST SUITE 201
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
551 Millburn Ave
Short Hills, NJ 07078
611 River Dr
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
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
1,255 services · 1,126 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
94 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
39 | |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
14 | |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
14 | |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
21 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
20 | |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
166 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
154 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
146 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
93 | 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.
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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 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 is Dr. Klein's specialty?
Dr. Klein is an eye doctor in Elizabeth, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Klein?
Dr. Klein is listed at 230 W Jersey St Suite 201, Elizabeth, NJ 07202. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Klein?
The number on file is (908) 289-1166. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Klein's NPI number?
Dr. Klein's National Provider Identifier is 1982690574. 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
What is Dr. Klein's medical education?
Dr. Klein attended Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Klein been practicing?
Dr. Klein has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Klein known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Klein performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye and closure of tear duct opening using plug; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness and 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused 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 Dr. Klein confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Klein. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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