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DR. ROBERT W LINGUA M.D.
NPI 1942220405
Ophthalmology in Bridgewater, NJ

Active since July 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
90.79/100
CMS Quality Rating
1174 SHERLIN DR, BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807(714) 943-0717 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 6, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Robert W Lingua M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ROBERT W LINGUA M.D. (NPI 1942220405) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Bridgewater, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA03510400) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine (1975).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942220405
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT W LINGUACredential: M.D.
Location Address1174 SHERLIN DRBridgewater, NJ 08807-1582
Mailing Address1174 Sherlin DrBridgewater, NJ 08807-1582 · (714) 943-0717
Phone(714) 943-0717
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Southern California Keck School Of MedicineGraduated 1975
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 6, 2023
NPPES CertifiedMarch 6, 2023
✔ NPI 1942220405 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA03510400✔ Licensed in CA · G32910
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.
1174 SHERLIN DR, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
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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, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Robert W Lingua 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 ID7012800196
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230530000194
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Robert Lingua reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

County Of Essex
26 mi
Public Health or Welfare
204 GROVE AVE
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 14 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447854443 (973) 571-2833
Eye Centers Of America, LLC
27 mi
Ophthalmology
1255 BROAD ST STE 104
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 137 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649563636 (973) 707-5632
Regents Of The University Of California
2,409 mi
Rheumatology
101 THE CITY DR S
Orange, CA 92868
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 85 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1487602579 (714) 456-8068
Regents Of The University Of California
2,409 mi
Ophthalmology
101 THE CITY DR S
Orange, CA 92868
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 113 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1871541953 (714) 456-8068

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

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 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.
128 services72 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.
69 services54 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.
34 services33 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.
32 services26 patients
Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion 92060
This is an eye exam that checks for any misalignment in your eyes, also known as deviation. It also assesses the movement range of your eyes. The procedure is painless and helps in detecting conditions like strabismus or other vision issues.
16 services12 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 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 08807 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
$144.86 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $36.21 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$79.09 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $19.77 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
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.

90.79/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality99.51
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost69.8

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 Robert Lingua's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Lingua is 1942220405. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2006.

Where is Robert Lingua located?

Robert Lingua practices at 1174 Sherlin Dr, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. The listed phone number is (714) 943-0717.

What is Robert Lingua's specialty?

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

Is Robert Lingua enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Lingua 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Robert Lingua's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Robert Lingua reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: County Of Essex (Cedar Grove, NJ), Eye Centers Of America, LLC (Bloomfield, NJ), Regents Of The University Of California (Orange, CA) and Regents Of The University Of California (Orange, CA). Each 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 Robert Lingua's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Robert Lingua 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 Oscar Health and 7 other insurers list Robert Lingua 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 Robert Lingua was last updated on March 6, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.