Quick answers
- Does Maria Picciano accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Maria Picciano accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Maria Picciano see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 513 Original Medicare patients and 1,226 services for Maria Picciano. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Maria Picciano's NPI number?
- 1215957246. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Maria Picciano, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 513 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,226 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)457 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)336 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)171 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)170 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)38 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes41%
- Arthritis33%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Osteoporosis17%
Practice locations
Addresses where Maria Picciano is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 36 Pacific StNewark, NJ 07105 (973) 578‑4808
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Maria Picciano as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Robert Picciano, M.D. and Maria Vieira Picciano, M.D., P.C.2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Newark
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Newark, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Robert Picciano, M.D. and Maria Vieira Picciano, M.D., P.C.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Rutgers New Jersey Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215957246 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians