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Dr. David Joel Medford, MD

Accepting New Patients

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School (1984)

16 Pocono Road Suite 204
Denville, NJ 07960

(973) 625-3363

Dr. David Joel Medford, MD is an ophthalmologist in Denville, NJ specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School in 1984 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. David Joel Medford, MD is affiliated with RWJBarnabas Health, Atlantic Health System, Morristown Medical Center and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.

Office Locations

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

16 Pocono Road Suite 204
Denville, NJ 07960

(973) 625-3363

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Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

405 Northfield Avenue Suite 206
West Orange, NJ 07052

(973) 736-3322

(973) 736-7317

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Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

95 Madison Avenue Suite 400
Morristown, NJ 07960

(973) 984-5005

(973) 984-5554

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

corneal pachymetry

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

eye tests

fundus photography

gonioscopy

intermediate eye exam

intraocular lens implant

laser eye surgery

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

ophthalmic biometry

ophthalmic ultrasound

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

secondary cataract surgery

simple cataract surgery

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

visual field test

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2023, Dr. David Joel Medford, MD had a list price for anterior segment surgery, cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, eye tests, fundus photography, gonioscopy, intermediate eye exam, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, laser eye surgery, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, ophthalmic biometry, ophthalmic ultrasound, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), secondary cataract surgery, simple cataract surgery, ultrasound corneal pachymetry, visual field test, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

eye exam

In 2023, Dr. David Joel Medford, MD had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, and eye exam that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

eye procedures

In 2012, Dr. David Joel Medford, MD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Joel Medford, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Denville, NJ during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	69
eye procedures	4372
laser treatment	102
ultrasound (sonogram)	243

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Joel Medford, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Denville, NJ during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	58
eye procedures	4195
laser treatment	83
ultrasound (sonogram)	96

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	451
Female	656

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	914
Black	111
Hispanic	23
Asian	30
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	501
From 75 to 84	412
85 and over	170
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Joel Medford, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Denville, NJ during 2014 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	105
eye procedures	4953
laser treatment	122
ultrasound (sonogram)	103

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	481
Female	733

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1007
Black	119
Hispanic	33
Asian	32
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	535
From 75 to 84	459
85 and over	186
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Joel Medford, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Denville, NJ during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	135
eye procedures	5746
laser treatment	135
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	984
Female	1464

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2028
Black	236
Hispanic	60
Asian	72
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1098
From 75 to 84	944
85 and over	336
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Joel Medford, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Denville, NJ during 2016 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	156
doctor visit	109
eye procedures	5522
laser treatment	197
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	502
Female	745

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1042
Black	112
Hispanic	28
Asian	37
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	571
From 75 to 84	450
85 and over	201
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Joel Medford, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Denville, NJ during 2017 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	104
doctor visit	124
eye procedures	4822
laser treatment	161
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	413
Female	690

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	940
Black	77
Hispanic	23
Asian	31
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	517
From 75 to 84	394
85 and over	175
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Joel Medford, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Denville, NJ during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	122
doctor visit	133
eye procedures	4876
laser treatment	122

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	454
Female	666

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	943
Black	83
Hispanic	0
Asian	29
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	507
From 75 to 84	429
85 and over	168
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Joel Medford, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Denville, NJ during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	99
doctor visit	80
eye procedures	4013
laser treatment	99

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	394
Female	566

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	832
Black	48
Hispanic	21
Asian	20
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	433
From 75 to 84	362
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Joel Medford, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Denville, NJ during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	67
doctor visit	77
eye procedures	3053
laser treatment	67

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	302
Female	450

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	650
Black	41
Hispanic	17
Asian	15
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	322
From 75 to 84	288
85 and over	130
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Joel Medford, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Denville, NJ during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	79
doctor visit	167
eye procedures	4130
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	12
laser treatment	79

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	375
Female	538

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	766
Black	49
Hispanic	21
Asian	26
Other	51
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	378
From 75 to 84	369
85 and over	151
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Joel Medford, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Denville, NJ during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	65
doctor visit	103
eye procedures	4097
laser treatment	65
ultrasound (sonogram)	83

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	366
Female	525

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	744
Black	43
Hispanic	23
Asian	26
Other	55
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	343
From 75 to 84	394
85 and over	141
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	3
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Joel Medford, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Denville, NJ were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	96
doctor visit	113
eye procedures	4525
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	12
laser treatment	112
ultrasound (sonogram)	85

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	429
Female	639

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	83
Asian / Pacific Islander	28
Non-Hispanic White	896
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	22
Other	34

**Age**
75 to 84	409
85 and over	150
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	473

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Joel Medford, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. David Joel Medford, MD graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School in 1984. He completed residency at United Hospitals Medical Center, Newark. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School (1984)

Residency: United Hospitals Medical Center, Newark (1988)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Joel Medford, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

RWJBarnabas Health

Atlantic Health System

Morristown Medical Center

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. David Joel Medford, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna HMO, MagnaCare, CIGNA HMO, AmeriHealth, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, QualCare, AARP, PHCS PPO, Beech Street, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Health Net, Horizon PPO, Guardian, Horizon Managed Care, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), VSP, HMO Blue - Medicare Blue, AHS PPO Employee Medical Plan, Federal Blue Cross PPO, Genworth and Beechsteet/Medichoice.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. David Joel Medford, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

Aetna HMO

MagnaCare

CIGNA HMO

AmeriHealth

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Aetna

Oxford Health Plans

Medicare

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Cigna

QualCare

AARP

PHCS PPO

Beech Street

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Health Net

Horizon PPO

Guardian

Horizon Managed Care

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

VSP

HMO Blue - Medicare Blue

AHS PPO Employee Medical Plan

Federal Blue Cross PPO

Genworth

Beechsteet/Medichoice

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David Joel Medford, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Joel Medford, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Denville, NJ.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David Joel Medford, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$30,159 OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS $29,999	CRYSTALENS $85	ULTRA $35	PROLENSA $24	LOTEMAX GEL $16
Allergan Inc.	$963 LUMIGAN $478	RESTASIS $474	COMBIGAN $11
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$912 Cataract Equipment $258	Simbrinza $203	Ilevro $151	Pazeo $99	CataractEquipment $61	Other $141
GLAUKOS CORPORATION	$509 ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $250	Photrexa $142	iSTENT iNJECT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $117
Alcon Vision LLC	$300 ORA $150	CLAREON $68	AcrySof $35	AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL $34	Rocklatan $13
Other	$1,127 OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) $181	DURYSTA $167	RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $129	XIIDRA $115	LUMIGAN $94	Other $441

**Types of Payments**
Charitable Contribution	$29,999
Food and Beverage	$3,970

Biography

Dr. David Medford specializes in ophthalmology (eye disease) and practices in Morristown, NJ, West Orange, NJ, and Denville, NJ. His average patient rating is 4.0 stars (out of 5). He most likely takes Amerigroup, Blue California, and Empire BlueCross BlueShield, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Medford is a graduate of UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. His training includes residency programs at United Hospitals Medical Center, Newark and The University Hospital, Newark. Dr. Medford speaks Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Morristown Medical Center and RWJBarnabas Health. His practice in Morristown, NJ is open to new patients as reported by Atlantic Health System.