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CRISTINE J AREOLA OD
NPI 1508626920
Optometrist in Short Hills, NJ

Active since March 21, 2024
800 MORRIS TPKE STE 109, SHORT HILLS, NJ 07078(973) 379-1500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 21, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Cristine J Areola Od NPPES

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

CRISTINE J AREOLA OD (NPI 1508626920) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Short Hills, New Jersey and active in the NPI registry since March 2024. The organization maintains a secondary practice location in Roselle Park and lists Cristine J Areola, Authorized Official/od, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508626920
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameCRISTINE J AREOLA OD
Location Address800 MORRIS TPKE STE 109Short Hills, NJ 07078-2698
Mailing Address800 Morris Tpke Ste 109Short Hills, NJ 07078-2698 · (973) 379-1500
Phone(973) 379-1500
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialCristine J AreolaAuthorized Official/od · (862) 409-8831
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMarch 21, 2024
✔ NPI 1508626920 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
800 MORRIS TPKE STE 109, Short Hills, NJ 07078
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1127 Chestnut StRoselle Park, NJ 07204-2275 · Phone (908) 245-0900 · Fax (908) 620-0774

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

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)

Cristine J Areola Od 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 Cristine J Areola Od, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Cristine Areola, OD
Optometry
NPI 1700561131
2401 US HIGHWAY 22 W STE P
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 378-1821
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.8 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 Cristine J Areola Od's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cristine J Areola Od is 1508626920. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2024.

Where is Cristine J Areola Od located?

Cristine J Areola Od is located at 800 Morris Tpke Ste 109, Short Hills, NJ 07078. The listed phone number is (973) 379-1500.

What is Cristine J Areola Od's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Cristine J Areola Od enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cristine J Areola Od is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Cristine J Areola Od?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Optometry) reassigns their Medicare billing to Cristine J Areola Od. 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.

What insurance does Cristine J Areola Od accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Cristine J Areola Od as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cristine J Areola Od was last updated on March 21, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.