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- 278 Ocean Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11218
About Dr. Kochin
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Gena Kochin, OD practices in Brooklyn, NY. Gena graduated from State University of New York - State College Optometry in 1996. Medicare claims data shows Gena provided 3,419 services to 2,495 patients. The services billed most often include closure of tear duct opening using plug, photography of the retina, and photography of content of eyes. NPI 1548263833 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) 646-2200
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
278 OCEAN PKWY
Brooklyn, NY 11218
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
3,419 services · 2,495 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
597 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Probing of nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68840 |
177 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
132 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
71 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
519 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
468 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
392 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
235 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
232 | More 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.
Other optometrists in Brooklyn 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at State University of New York - State College Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at State University of New York - State College Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Kochin specialize in?
Dr. Kochin is an optometrist in Brooklyn, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Kochin located?
Dr. Kochin is listed at 278 Ocean Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11218. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kochin's phone number?
The number on file is (718) 646-2200. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Kochin?
Dr. Kochin's National Provider Identifier is 1548263833. 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 Dr. Kochin go to medical school?
Dr. Kochin attended State University of New York - State College Optometry, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kochin have?
Dr. Kochin has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Kochin do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kochin performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, probing of nasal tear duct and removal of eyelashes using forceps; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness and 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and photography of content of eyes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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