Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Maria Cardona, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Paramus, NJ

  • NPI 1568526234
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
74 S Paramus RD
Paramus, NJ 076521232
(201) 712-0101
fax (201) 712-0123

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 28, 2009
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Jersey #27OA00512400

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568526234. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
461
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$33,609
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92250 Photography of the retina 114 97 $38
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope 109 97 $41
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 82 74 $142
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 78 76 $71
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 38 23 $101
92020 Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 22 21 $31
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 18 18 $168

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 84. This provider delivers 5.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,291
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 5 $367.59
Alcon Vision LLC 2 $337.32
ABBVIE INC. 3 $234.28
CooperVision Inc. 2 $130.74
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. 1 $121.55
LKC Technologies, Inc. 1 $99.14

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,291

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
35
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$2,400
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 20 0 $798
Timolol Maleate Generic 15 0 $1,602

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Maria Cardona's medical specialty?
Dr. Maria Cardona practices Optometrist in Paramus, NJ.
Where does Dr. Maria Cardona practice?
Dr. Maria Cardona practices at 74 S Paramus RD, Paramus, NJ 076521232. Office phone: 2017120101.
What is Dr. Maria Cardona's NPI?
Dr. Maria Cardona's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568526234, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Maria Cardona accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Maria Cardona accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Maria Cardona commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope (HCPCS 92286); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.