Dr. Thomas W Materna
Ophthalmology in Newark, New Jersey
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 53+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Thomas W Materna, MD, is an Ophthalmology specialist in Newark, New Jersey. He attended and graduated from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1971, having over 53 years of diverse experience, especially in Ophthalmology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Clara Maass Medical Center, Trinitas Regional Medical Center. Dr. Thomas W Materna accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (973) 589-0104 to request Dr. Thomas W Materna the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Thomas W Materna |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
4082515549 |
Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Ophthalmology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 53 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Thomas W Materna attended and graduated from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1971.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1356480503
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, February 5, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, January 13, 2014
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Thomas W Materna
Medical Licenses
Dr. Thomas W Materna has been primarily specialized in Ophthalmology for over 53 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology
click for detail Ophthalmology An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
| 25MA03400000 | New Jersey |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Belleville, New Jersey | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Elizabeth, New Jersey | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Practice Locations
20 Ferry St
Newark, NJ 07105-1420
Phone: (973) 589-0104
Fax: (973) 589-5084
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, January 13, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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