Charles J Crane, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in South Orange, NJ

Charles J Crane, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in South Orange, New Jersey. He went to Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Northern New Jersey Eye Institute, Pa and his current practice location is 71 2nd St, South Orange, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (973) 763-2203.

Charles J Crane is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number 25MA05335300) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1710961917.

Contact Information

Charles J Crane, MD
71 2nd St,
South Orange, NJ 07079-1855
(973) 763-2203
(973) 762-9449

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Physician's Profile

Full NameCharles J Crane
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience36 Years
Location71 2nd St, South Orange, New Jersey
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Charles J Crane attended and graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1710961917
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/01/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/23/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3971534959
  • Enrollment ID: I20050830000304

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Charles J Crane such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1710961917NPI-NPPES
6155103MedicaidNJ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 25MA05335300 (New Jersey)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northern New Jersey Eye Institute, Pa27694791205

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Charles J Crane allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNorthern New Jersey Eye Institute, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457305591
PECOS PAC ID: 2769479120
Enrollment ID: O20040428000062

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Charles J Crane is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Charles J Crane, MD
71 2nd St,
South Orange, NJ 07079-1855

Ph: (973) 763-2203
Charles J Crane, MD
71 2nd St,
South Orange, NJ 07079-1855

Ph: (973) 763-2203

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