Quick answers
- Does James G. Chelnis accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James G. Chelnis 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 James G. Chelnis see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 118 Original Medicare patients and 1,512 services for James G. Chelnis. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James G. Chelnis's NPI number?
- 1952612913. 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 James G. Chelnis, 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 | 118 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,512 |
| Different services or procedures | 50 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of content of eyes (92285)161 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)52 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)50 services
- Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct (68810)29 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)27 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 pressure57%
- Arthritis48%
- Anxiety33%
- Osteoporosis30%
- Diabetes25%
Practice locations
Addresses where James G. Chelnis is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12 Ridge StBasking Ridge, NJ 07920 (212) 484‑9707
- 150 W 58th St, Apt 1cNew York, NY 10019 (212) 484‑9707
- 1550 Richmond Ave, Suite 208Staten Island, NY 10314 (212) 484‑9707
- 98 James St, Suite 200Edison, NJ 08820 (212) 484‑9707
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James G. Chelnis as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- James Chelnis MD PC2 clinicians in the group
- New Jersey Oculoplastic Services, LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in New Jersey
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Jersey — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952612913 |
| 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