Minas Nicholas, O.D.
NPI 1609950955 · Optometrist · Paramus, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Minas Nicholas, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Paramus, NJ (NPI 1609950955).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609950955
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 27OA00386-400 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
875 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Photography of Content of Eyes92285 | 174 | $23 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 167 | $37 |
| Ct Scan of Cornea92025 | 159 | $37 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Intermediate Testing92082 | 132 | $53 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 103 | $99 |
| New Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92002 | 71 | $94 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Limited Testing92081 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-24
- Last updated
- 2018-12-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Minas Nicholas's NPI number?
- Minas Nicholas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609950955, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Minas Nicholas's specialty?
- Minas Nicholas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Minas Nicholas located?
- Minas Nicholas's practice location on file with NPPES is 340 N Rte 17, Paramus, NJ 07652-2906.
- What is Minas Nicholas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Minas Nicholas is (201) 262-7100.
- Does Minas Nicholas accept Medicare?
- Minas Nicholas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Minas Nicholas's NPI active?
- Yes — Minas Nicholas's NPI (1609950955) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-12-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.