JOSHUA N. BABAD M.D.
NPI 1902801939
Ophthalmology in Santa Cruz, CA

Q: What is Joshua Babad's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Babad is 1902801939. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2005.

Q: What is Joshua Babad's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joshua Babad was last updated on January 28, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.

Active since June 16, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

515 SOQUEL AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062(831) 426-2550(831) 426-5143 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 28, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Joshua N. Babad M.d. NPPES

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

JOSHUA N. BABAD M.D. (NPI 1902801939) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Santa Cruz, California, licensed in California (G22841) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of New York University School Of Medicine (1971).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902801939

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Provider Legal NameJOSHUA N. BABADCredential: M.D.

Location Address515 SOQUEL AVESanta Cruz, CA 95062-2309

Mailing Address515 Soquel AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062-2309 · (831) 426-2550 · Fax (831) 426-5143

Phone(831) 426-2550

Fax(831) 426-5143

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSNew York University School Of MedicineGraduated 1971

Enumeration DateJune 16, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 28, 2008

✔ NPI 1902801939 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · G22841

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.

515 SOQUEL AVE, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINA41742CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joshua N. Babad 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 ID8325120678

PECOS Enrollment IDI20080125000513

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 3

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 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.

29 services28 patients

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.

19 services19 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.

12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95062 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

$141.77 typical visit price

range $62.97 – $186.69

Typical copayment $35.44 (range $15.74 – $46.67)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$77.84 typical visit price

range $21.02 – $153.16

Typical copayment $19.46 (range $5.25 – $38.29)

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

Diabetic Retinopathy: Communication with the Physician Managing Ongoing Diabetes Care

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed with documented communication to the physician who manages the ongoing care of the patient with diabetes mellitus…

100%49 patients5/55-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.

100%21 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 4

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

JOSHUA N. BABAD, M. D. A MEDICAL CORPORATION

Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)

515 SOQUEL AVE
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062

Santa Cruz County (831) 426-2550

ROBERT C. JONES M.D.MEDICAL CORPORATION

Ophthalmology

515 SOQUEL AVE
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062

Santa Cruz County (831) 426-2550

ROBERT CLAIR JONES M.D.

Ophthalmology

515 SOQUEL AVE
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062

Santa Cruz County (831) 426-2550

DR. DAVID W WEISSER O.D.

Optometrist

515 SOQUEL AVE
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062

Santa Cruz County (831) 426-2550

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 Joshua Babad's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Babad is 1902801939. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2005.

Where is Joshua Babad located?

Joshua Babad practices at 515 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062. The listed phone number is (831) 426-2550.

What is Joshua Babad's specialty?

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

Is Joshua Babad enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joshua Babad 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joshua Babad was last updated on January 28, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.