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Edit this profileWhere to find Joseph A. Crapotta, MD
- Howard Beach location main office
8212 151St Ave, Howard Beach, NY 11414 - Kalamazoo location
4016 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
About Dr. Crapotta
Listed in the NPI registry as an ophthalmology — retina specialist, Joseph A. Crapotta, MD practices in Howard Beach, NY. Joseph graduated from New York Medical College in 1985. Joseph is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 1,668 Medicare patients across 12,250 services. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1326070020 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
- (718) 845-4400
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8212 151ST AVE
Howard Beach, NY 11414
4016 W Main St
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
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
Eye injury and cancer
- Chemical injury to the eye
- Foreign body in the eye
- Hyphema
- Open-globe eye injury
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Optic neuritis
- Optic neuropathy
- Orbital cellulitis
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
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
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
- Endothelial corneal transplant
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
- Macular hole surgery
- Pneumatic retinopexy
- Retinal laser treatment
- Scleral buckle surgery
- Vitrectomy
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
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
12,250 services · 1,668 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
559 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Destruction of growth of retina using a laser | Procedure | 67210 |
101 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| 1d and 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76510 |
609 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
273 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,152 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
675 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2777 |
6,602 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg | Drug given | J0178 |
403 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2778 |
240 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 New York Medical College 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at New York Medical College 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Crapotta's specialty?
Dr. Crapotta 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 — Retina Specialist”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Crapotta?
Dr. Crapotta 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. Crapotta?
The number on file is (718) 845-4400. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Crapotta's NPI number?
Dr. Crapotta's National Provider Identifier is 1326070020. 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. Crapotta's medical education?
Dr. Crapotta attended New York Medical College, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Crapotta been practicing?
Dr. Crapotta has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Crapotta known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Crapotta performs procedures including injection of drug into eye and destruction of growth of retina using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as 1d and 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures and 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and exam of the internal drainage system of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Crapotta confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Crapotta. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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