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- 6373 108Th St, Forest Hills, NY 11375
About Dr. Kapelnik
Boris M. Kapelnik, O.D. is an optometrist practicing in Forest Hills, NY. Boris trained at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago, graduating in 2005. Medicare claims data shows Boris provided 16,066 services to 11,423 patients. The services billed most often include 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures, photography of content of eyes, and photography of the retina. This provider record is associated with NPI 1013963057.
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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
- (718) 896-2020
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
6373 108TH ST
Forest Hills, NY 11375
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
16,066 services · 11,423 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
937 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
1,924 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
1,449 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
1,636 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
1,620 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope | Treatment | 92286 |
1,406 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
1,335 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
1,282 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
1,247 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,220 | More 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.
Other optometrists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
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 Forest Hills 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Boris M. Kapelnik?
Boris M. Kapelnik is an optometrist in Forest Hills, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Boris M. Kapelnik's address?
Boris M. Kapelnik is listed at 6373 108Th St, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Boris M. Kapelnik?
The number on file is (718) 896-2020. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Boris M. Kapelnik?
Boris M. Kapelnik's National Provider Identifier is 1013963057. 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 Boris M. Kapelnik train?
Boris M. Kapelnik attended Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Boris M. Kapelnik have?
Boris M. Kapelnik has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Boris M. Kapelnik perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Boris M. Kapelnik performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures and ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; 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 Boris M. Kapelnik's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Boris M. Kapelnik. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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