Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Cindrario, Optometrist

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Elmwood Park, NJ

  • NPI 1922152982
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 90.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
286 Market St
Elmwood Park, NJ 074072014
(201) 493-8817
fax (201) 493-8118
Mailing address
1462 van Houten Ave
Clifton, NJ 070132426

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 30, 2013
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Jersey #27OA00518300
Medicaid
NJ #5357101

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1922152982. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
713
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$67,030
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 323 199 $96
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 162 133 $135
92134 Imaging of retina 58 57 $42
92250 Photography of the retina 48 46 $39
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 34 34 $161
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps 28 20 $21
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 27 27 $40
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 21 21 $68
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system 12 12 $93

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Elmwood Park Optometrist, average services per provider: 107. This provider delivers 6.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$178
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Oyster Point Pharma, INC. 1 $124.77
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 3 $53.53

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$178

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
133
Patients
101
Total drug cost
$5,101
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) Brand 84 70 $4,521
Cephalexin Generic 18 15 $67
Ofloxacin Generic 17 16 $252
Latanoprost Generic 14 0 $261

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Cindrario's medical specialty?
Dr. James Cindrario practices Optometrist in Elmwood Park, NJ.
Where does Dr. James Cindrario practice?
Dr. James Cindrario practices at 286 Market St, Elmwood Park, NJ 074072014. Office phone: 2014938817.
What is Dr. James Cindrario's NPI?
Dr. James Cindrario's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922152982, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Cindrario accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Cindrario accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Cindrario commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.