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PATERSON EYE & EAR INFIRMARY
NPI 1447280102
Otolaryngology in Paterson, NJ

Active since July 05, 2006
680 BROADWAY, PATERSON, NJ 07514(973) 279-1044(973) 279-1104 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2025, Aug 22, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Paterson Eye & Ear Infirmary NPPES

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

PATERSON EYE & EAR INFIRMARY (NPI 1447280102) is a healthcare organization registered as an otolaryngology in Paterson, New Jersey and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization lists Joyce A Laauwe, Business Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447280102
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Legal Business NamePATERSON EYE & EAR INFIRMARY
Location Address680 BROADWAYPaterson, NJ 07514
Mailing AddressPo Box 3580Wayne, NJ 07470 · (973) 279-1044 · Fax (973) 279-1104
Phone(973) 279-1044
Fax(973) 279-1104
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJoyce A LaauweBusiness Administrator · (973) 279-1044
Enumeration DateJuly 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1447280102 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
Also ListedOphthalmologyTaxonomy 207W00000X · License 25MA02974200 (NJ)
680 BROADWAY, Paterson, NJ 07514
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0016209NJ

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Paterson Eye & Ear Infirmary is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Paterson Eye & Ear Infirmary, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Thomas Obrotka, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1649465642
516 HAMBERG TNPK STE 10 N JERSEY MED VLG
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 904-0271
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.5 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Paterson Eye & Ear Infirmary's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paterson Eye & Ear Infirmary is 1447280102. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2006.

Where is Paterson Eye & Ear Infirmary located?

Paterson Eye & Ear Infirmary is located at 680 Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07514. The listed phone number is (973) 279-1044.

What is Paterson Eye & Ear Infirmary's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Paterson Eye & Ear Infirmary enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paterson Eye & Ear Infirmary is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Paterson Eye & Ear Infirmary?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Ophthalmology) reassigns their Medicare billing to Paterson Eye & Ear Infirmary. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paterson Eye & Ear Infirmary was last updated on September 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.