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Ophthalmology

Jeffrey B. Minkovitz, MD

Works at hospitals in Newark, DE · Delaware

Summary

Dr. Jeffrey B. Minkovitz, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1207 N Scott St, Wilmington, DE 19806. Phone: (302) 652-3353. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Jeffrey B. Minkovitz had 1,107 Original Medicare patients and 3,204 services. NPI 1457358889. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1207 N Scott St, Wilmington, DE 19806 · Directions
  • Phone: (302) 652‑3353
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Christiana Hospital
  • Group practice: Eye Physicians and Surgeons, PA
  • Medical school: University Of Massachusetts Medical School · graduated 1990 (36 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Jeffrey B. Minkovitz, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Jeffrey B. Minkovitz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jeffrey B. Minkovitz 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 Jeffrey B. Minkovitz see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,107 Original Medicare patients and 3,204 services for Jeffrey B. Minkovitz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Jeffrey B. Minkovitz's NPI number?
1457358889. 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 Jeffrey B. Minkovitz, 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 patients1,107
Services billed to Medicare3,204
Different services or procedures39
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients78

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)812 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)504 services
  3. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)312 services
  4. Imaging of retina (92134)277 services
  5. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)248 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure73%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Diabetes30%
  • Chronic kidney disease25%
  • Ischemic heart disease23%

Hospitals where Jeffrey B. Minkovitz works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jeffrey B. Minkovitz at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Christiana HospitalNewark, DE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 080001

Practice locations

Addresses where Jeffrey B. Minkovitz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Jeffrey B. Minkovitz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Eye Physicians and Surgeons, PA11 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Wilmington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wilmington, DE — not a recommendation.

All ophthalmologists in Wilmington →

Other clinicians in Eye Physicians and Surgeons, PA

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Massachusetts Medical School
Graduation year1990 (36 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1457358889
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians