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Optometry

Joshua M. Goldschmidt, OD

Sees patients in Nutley, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Dr. Joshua M. Goldschmidt, OD is an optometrist at 261 Franklin Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110. Phone: (973) 542-8500. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joshua M. Goldschmidt had 78 Original Medicare patients and 95 services. NPI 1629043658. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Optometrist (Medicare lists Optometry)
  • Address: 261 Franklin Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (973) 542‑8500
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Optometry school: State University Of New York - State College Optometry · graduated 2004 (22 years since optometry school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joshua M. Goldschmidt, 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 Joshua M. Goldschmidt accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua M. Goldschmidt 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 Joshua M. Goldschmidt see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 78 Original Medicare patients and 95 services for Joshua M. Goldschmidt. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joshua M. Goldschmidt's NPI number?
1629043658. 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 Joshua M. Goldschmidt, 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 patients78
Services billed to Medicare95
Different services or procedures6
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)55 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)20 services
  3. New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)14 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 pressure72%
  • Arthritis42%
  • Ischemic heart disease28%
  • Diabetes27%
  • Osteoporosis22%

Practice locations

Addresses where Joshua M. Goldschmidt is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 261 Franklin AveNutley, NJ 07110 (973) 542‑8500
  • 261 Franklin Ave, Suite BNutley, NJ 07110
  • Nutley Eye Care LLC, 261 Franklin AvenueNutley, NJ 07110

Specialties

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Other optometrists in New Jersey

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Jersey — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Optometry schoolState University Of New York - State College Optometry
Graduation year2004 (22 years since optometry school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1629043658
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Sources

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