Joel Eichler, MD
NPI 1326033598 · Ophthalmology Physician · Belleville, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Eichler, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Belleville, NJ (NPI 1326033598).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326033598
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA05418100 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
5,299 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 1,977 | $47 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 1,337 | $150 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 925 | $146 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 373 | $104 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 147 | $42 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 107 | $173 |
| Unclassified DrugsJ3490 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 910 | 190 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 288 | 75 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 251 | 63 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 205 | 140 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 165 | 57 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 128 | 35 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 113 | 99 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$606 across 30 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-14
- Last updated
- 2023-05-10
- Certified
- 2023-05-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Eichler's NPI number?
- Joel Eichler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326033598, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Eichler's specialty?
- Joel Eichler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joel Eichler located?
- Joel Eichler's practice location on file with NPPES is 5 Franklin Ave, Belleville, NJ 07109-3532.
- What is Joel Eichler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Eichler is (973) 751-6060.
- Does Joel Eichler accept Medicare?
- Joel Eichler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Eichler's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Eichler's NPI (1326033598) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.