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- 405 Lexington Ave, Arcade Level, New York, NY 10174
About Dr. Kurfirst
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Alan E. Kurfirst, O.D. practices in New York, NY. Alan graduated from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1981. Medicare claims data shows Alan provided 76 services to 76 patients. The services billed most often include photography of content of eyes, photography of the retina, and established patient complete exam of visual system. NPI 1245338243 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (212) 687-2054
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
405 LEXINGTON AVE ARCADE LEVEL
New York, NY 10174
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
76 services · 76 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with intermediate testing | Treatment | 92082 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometrists in New York 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Pennsylvania College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1981 at Pennsylvania College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Photography of content of eyes 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Alan E. Kurfirst?
Alan E. Kurfirst is an optometrist in New York, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Alan E. Kurfirst's address?
Alan E. Kurfirst is listed at 405 Lexington Ave Arcade Level, New York, NY 10174. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Alan E. Kurfirst?
The number on file is (212) 687-2054. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Alan E. Kurfirst?
Alan E. Kurfirst's National Provider Identifier is 1245338243. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Alan E. Kurfirst train?
Alan E. Kurfirst attended Pennsylvania College of Optometry, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Alan E. Kurfirst have?
Alan E. Kurfirst has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Alan E. Kurfirst perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Alan E. Kurfirst provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and photography of the retina. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Alan E. Kurfirst's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Alan E. Kurfirst. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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