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DR. CAROLINE FAKHRY ALEXANDER M.D.
NPI 1083866875
Ophthalmology in Jamaica, NY

Active since October 13, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
86.49/100
CMS Quality Rating
8849 163RD ST, JAMAICA, NY 11432(718) 658-2787 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 24, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Caroline Fakhry Alexander M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. CAROLINE FAKHRY ALEXANDER M.D. (NPI 1083866875) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Jamaica, New York, licensed in New York (253774) and active in the NPI registry since October 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083866875
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CAROLINE FAKHRY ALEXANDERCredential: M.D.
Location Address8849 163RD STJamaica, NY 11432-4046
Mailing Address8849 163rd StJamaica, NY 11432-4046 · (718) 658-2787
Phone(718) 658-2787
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJune 24, 2010
✔ NPI 1083866875 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 253774
Definition
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.
8849 163RD ST, Jamaica, NY 11432
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Caroline Fakhry Alexander M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7214051564
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100824000560
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
16 services16 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
15 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Jamaica, NY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330014
Location89th Avenue And Van Wyck ExpresswayJamaica, NY 11418 · Queens County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Flushing Hospital Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Flushing, NY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330193
Location45th Avenue And Parsons BoulevardFlushing, NY 11355 · Queens County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11432 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$153.13 typical visit price
range $67.00 – $201.98
Typical copayment $38.28 (range $16.75 – $50.49)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$82.96 typical visit price
range $21.62 – $163.52
Typical copayment $20.74 (range $5.40 – $40.88)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

86.49/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality95.52
Promoting Interoperability78
Improvement Activities40
Cost44.46

Reported Quality Measures

Clinical Information Reconciliation
For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician performs clinical information reconciliation.
100%41 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
99%81 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
99%1,038 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
100%111 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible…
100%217 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
2%117 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months
96%71 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…
54%217 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 182 patients
0%182 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MARCELLE M.MORCOS, MD, PC
Ophthalmology
8849 163RD ST
JAMAICA, NY 11432
Queens County (718) 658-2787

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Caroline Alexander's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caroline Alexander is 1083866875. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2008.

Where is Caroline Alexander located?

Caroline Alexander practices at 8849 163rd St, Jamaica, NY 11432. The listed phone number is (718) 658-2787.

What is Caroline Alexander's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Caroline Alexander enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caroline Alexander is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Caroline Alexander affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Caroline Alexander is affiliated with Jamaica Hospital Medical Center and Flushing Hospital Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Caroline Alexander was last updated on June 24, 2010. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.