Physician Profile
Anthony L. Napolitano, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Napolitano
Based in Howard Beach, NY, Anthony L. Napolitano, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Anthony cared for 6,783 Medicare patients across 8,614 services. The services billed most often include extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing, established patient complete exam of visual system, and exam of the internal drainage system of eye. NPI 1417991928 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (718) 738-8787
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8212 151ST AVE
Howard Beach, NY 11414
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
8,614 services · 6,783 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
169 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
167 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
54 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Creation of opening of iris for eye fluid drainage using a laser | Procedure | 66762 |
27 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
24 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of multiple chronic growths of same eyelid | Procedure | 67801 |
24 | Too few peers to compare |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
23 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.1-3.0 cm | Procedure | 11443 |
23 | Too few peers to compare |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
61 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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.
Other eye doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Napolitano's specialty?
Dr. Napolitano is an eye doctor in Howard Beach, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Napolitano?
Dr. Napolitano is listed at 8212 151St Ave, Howard Beach, NY 11414. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Napolitano?
The number on file is (718) 738-8787. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Napolitano's NPI number?
Dr. Napolitano's National Provider Identifier is 1417991928. 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
What is Dr. Napolitano's medical education?
Dr. Napolitano attended Other, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Napolitano been practicing?
Dr. Napolitano has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Napolitano known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Napolitano performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and closure of tear duct opening using plug; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing and established patient complete exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Napolitano confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Napolitano. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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