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SHORT HILLS OPHTHALMOLOGY LLC
NPI 1508812181
Ophthalmology in Clifton, NJ

Active since May 26, 2006CLIA Certified · 2 labs
777 PASSAIC AVE STE 485, CLIFTON, NJ 07012(973) 473-1515(973) 473-4811 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 4, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Short Hills Ophthalmology Llc NPPES

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

SHORT HILLS OPHTHALMOLOGY LLC (NPI 1508812181) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Clifton, New Jersey and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates, maintains a secondary practice location in Short Hills, and lists Michael A Farbowitz, Ophthalmologist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508812181
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameSHORT HILLS OPHTHALMOLOGY LLC
Location Address777 PASSAIC AVE STE 485Clifton, NJ 07012-1800
Mailing Address777 Passaic Ave Ste 485Clifton, NJ 07012-1800 · (973) 473-1515 · Fax (973) 473-4811
Phone(973) 473-1515
Fax(973) 473-4811
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMichael A FarbowitzOphthalmologist · (973) 379-2544
Enumeration DateMay 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 4, 2020
NPPES CertifiedMarch 4, 2020
✔ NPI 1508812181 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
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.
777 PASSAIC AVE STE 485, Clifton, NJ 07012
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1551 Millburn AveShort Hills, NJ 07078-3330 · Phone (973) 379-2544 · Fax (973) 379-1317

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 MULTIPLE SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 2

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 31D2058603

Short Hills Ophthalmology · Short Hills, NJ
Active · expires May 8, 2027
CLIA Number31D2058603
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMay 9, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMay 8, 2027
Laboratory DirectorMichael A. Farbowitz
Laboratory Phone(973) 379-2544
Laboratory LocationShort Hills Ophthalmology551 Millburn Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 31D2175714

Short Hills Ophthalmology Group, LLC · Clifton, NJ
Active · expires Nov 26, 2027
CLIA Number31D2175714
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateNovember 27, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateNovember 26, 2027
Laboratory DirectorMichael Farbowitz
Laboratory Phone(973) 546-6161
Laboratory LocationShort Hills Ophthalmology Group, LLC777 Passaic Avenue, Suite 485, Clifton, NJ 07012
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 3

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Short Hills Ophthalmology Group LLC carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Short Hills Ophthalmology Group LLC

DMEPOS supplier · Clifton, NJOperated by Short Hills Ophthalmology LLC
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Accepts Medicare assignment

Short Hills Ophthalmology Group LLC agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20600351
Medicare Participant SinceJune 5, 2003
Supplier Location777 Passaic Ave Ste 485Clifton, NJ 07012
Phone(973) 473-1515
Supplier Specialties
Optometrist Optician

Medicare Product Categories

Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses
Conventional Eyeglasses
Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses
Conventional Contact Lenses
Prosthetic Lenses: Prosthetics Cataract Lenses
Cataract Eyeglasses
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

MOLLY LENNY GOLZ
Optometrist
777 PASSAIC AVE STE 485
CLIFTON, NJ 07012
Passaic County (973) 473-1515

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 Short Hills Ophthalmology LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Short Hills Ophthalmology LLC is 1508812181. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 26, 2006.

Where is Short Hills Ophthalmology LLC located?

Short Hills Ophthalmology LLC is located at 777 Passaic Ave Ste 485, Clifton, NJ 07012. The listed phone number is (973) 473-1515.

What is Short Hills Ophthalmology LLC's specialty?

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

Does Short Hills Ophthalmology LLC accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Short Hills Ophthalmology Group LLC accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

Does Short Hills Ophthalmology LLC hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

What insurance does Short Hills Ophthalmology LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter Health of Delaware list Short Hills Ophthalmology LLC 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 Short Hills Ophthalmology LLC was last updated on March 4, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.