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DR. ALAN L STERN M.D.
NPI 1740277714
Ophthalmology in New Britain, CT

Active since October 04, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 LAKE ST, GROVE HILL MEDICAL CENTER, NEW BRITAIN, CT 06052(860) 826-4460(860) 826-4436 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 9, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Alan L Stern M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ALAN L STERN M.D. (NPI 1740277714) is an individual ophthalmology provider in New Britain, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (020552) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University (1973).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740277714
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALAN L STERNCredential: M.D.
Location Address1 LAKE ST, GROVE HILL MEDICAL CENTERNew Britain, CT 06052-1396
Mailing Address300 Kensington Ave, Grove Hill Medical CenterNew Britain, CT 06051-3916 · (860) 826-4460 · Fax (860) 826-4436
Phone(860) 826-4460
Fax(860) 826-4436
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated 1973
Enumeration DateOctober 4, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 9, 2007
✔ NPI 1740277714 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CT · 020552
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.
1 LAKE ST, New Britain, CT 06052
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Other Identifiers 13

Other010020552CT00CT · Bcbs & Bcfp New Britain
Other442183036CT · Rail Road Medicare
Other010020552CT02CT · Bcbs & Bcfp Southington
Other138006CT · Wellcare Medicare
Medicare UPIND02661
OtherCT0552CT · Eye Med Vision Care
Other7936001CT · Connecticare
Other1255448155CT · Ghmc Group Npi Id
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedC01373CT · Ghmc Group Medicare Id
Medicaid004214433CT
Other910435CT · Block Vision
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified180000227CT
Medicaid001205525CT

Accepted Insurance

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

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. Alan L Stern 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 ID8527155662
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100910000757
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 7

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.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
380 services363 patients
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 92012
This is a routine check-up for existing patients focusing on the visual system. It involves examining your eyes to detect any potential issues or changes in your vision. It's a crucial part of maintaining good eye health.
217 services128 patients
Imaging of retina 92134
Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
26 services25 patients
Imaging of optic nerve 92133
Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).
22 services20 patients
Photography of the retina 92250
Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.
17 services17 patients
Exam of visual field with extended testing 92083
An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.
16 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06052 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
$138.84 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$75.55 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $18.88 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

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.
96%1,218 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
92%290 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
12%2,488 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
13%2,488 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
2%2,488 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Frames, purchases V2020
Other-Vision, Hearing, and Speech Services · category OC000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$53.51 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

ROBERT I WASSERMAN RPT
Physical Therapist
1 LAKE ST
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06052
Capitol Planning Region (860) 348-4850
DR. SARIT M PATEL M.D.
Ophthalmology (Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
1 LAKE ST, GROVE HILL MEDICAL CENTER
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06052
Capitol Planning Region (860) 826-4460
ALEXIS COUGHLAN PA-C
Physician Assistant
1 LAKE ST
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06052
Capitol Planning Region (860) 832-4666
DR. MARTIN C SEREMET M.D.
Ophthalmology
1 LAKE ST, GROVE HILL MEDICAL CENTER
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06052
Capitol Planning Region (860) 826-4460
DR. EDWARD P FITZPATRICK M.D.
Ophthalmology
1 LAKE ST
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06052
Capitol Planning Region (860) 826-4460
CALAN SOWA M.D.
Internal Medicine (Sports Medicine)
1 LAKE ST
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06052
Capitol Planning Region (860) 832-4666
DR. CHRISTOPHER NORWOOD M.D.
Dermatology (Procedural Dermatology)
1 LAKE ST, GROVE HILL MEDICAL CENTER
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06052
Capitol Planning Region (860) 348-4242
RICHARD FABIAN SCARLETT MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
1 LAKE ST
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06052
Capitol Planning Region (860) 832-4666

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 Alan Stern's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alan Stern is 1740277714. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 4, 2005.

Where is Alan Stern located?

Alan Stern practices at 1 Lake St Grove Hill Medical Center, New Britain, CT 06052. The listed phone number is (860) 826-4460.

What is Alan Stern's specialty?

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

Is Alan Stern enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alan Stern 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.

What insurance does Alan Stern accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Providence Health Plan list Alan Stern 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 Alan Stern was last updated on July 9, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.