Joseph Tulipani, OD
NPI 1982262242 · Optometrist · Toms River, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Tulipani, OD is a Optometrist provider in Toms River, NJ (NPI 1982262242).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982262242
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 27OA00687200 (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 tenure25% of score
7 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
1,721 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 541 | $132 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 446 | $95 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 217 | $39 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 155 | $42 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 91 | $157 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 91 | $38 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 146 | 49 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 93 | 84 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 66 | 31 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 52 | 45 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 52 | 16 |
| Timolol Maleate | 40 | 16 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 36 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$275 across 16 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
- 2019-06-03
- Last updated
- 2019-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Tulipani's NPI number?
- Joseph Tulipani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982262242, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Tulipani's specialty?
- Joseph Tulipani is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Joseph Tulipani located?
- Joseph Tulipani's practice location on file with NPPES is 20 Mule Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755-5028.
- What is Joseph Tulipani's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Tulipani is (732) 349-5622.
- Does Joseph Tulipani accept Medicare?
- Joseph Tulipani is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Tulipani's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Tulipani's NPI (1982262242) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.