Quick answers
- Does Carolyn K. Busby accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carolyn K. Busby 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 Carolyn K. Busby see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 31 Original Medicare patients and 141 services for Carolyn K. Busby. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carolyn K. Busby's NPI number?
- 1497874697. 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 Carolyn K. Busby, 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 | 31 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 141 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)45 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)38 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)31 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%
- Diabetes48%
- Arthritis42%
Hospitals where Carolyn K. Busby works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carolyn K. Busby 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.
- Harlem Hospital CenterNew York, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330240
Practice locations
Addresses where Carolyn K. Busby is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1255 Broad St, Suite 104Bloomfield, NJ 07003 (973) 707‑5632
- 89 N Maple Ave, Suite 5Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (201) 445‑1991
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carolyn K. Busby as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Eye Centers of America LLC128 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Bloomfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bloomfield, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Eye Centers of America LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | State University Of New York - State College Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497874697 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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