Quick answers
- Does Bruce J. Fernandes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bruce J. Fernandes 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 Bruce J. Fernandes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 79 Original Medicare patients and 560 services for Bruce J. Fernandes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bruce J. Fernandes's NPI number?
- 1326125030. 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 Bruce J. Fernandes, 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 | 79 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 560 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Closure of tear duct opening using plug (68761)99 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)76 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)73 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)50 services
- Multiple measurements of eye fluid pressure over an extended time period (92100)49 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%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes39%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Bruce J. Fernandes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10 Mall W DrJersey City, NJ 07310 (201) 798‑4642
- 100 Baychester AveBronx, NY 10475 (718) 862‑9419
- 441 Woodbridge Dr, Boscov'S OpticalWoodbridge, NJ 07095 (732) 634‑1497
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Jersey City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jersey City, NJ — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326125030 |
| 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