Physician Profile
Joseph Sturm, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Sturm
Joseph Sturm, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Brooklyn, NY specializing in ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Joseph provided 390 services to 291 patients. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, exam of visual field with extended testing, and new patient complete exam of visual system.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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) 237-5600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
161 ATLANTIC AVE
Brooklyn, NY 11201
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
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
390 services · 291 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
91 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
70 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
58 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
52 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
36 | |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
22 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
17 | |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
15 | |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
15 | |
| New patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92002 |
14 |
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.
Other eye doctors in Brooklyn 8
Same specialty, same city.
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 1989 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Joseph Sturm specialize in?
Joseph Sturm is an eye doctor in Brooklyn, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Joseph Sturm located?
Joseph Sturm is listed at 161 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Joseph Sturm's phone number?
The number on file is (718) 237-5600. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Joseph Sturm?
Joseph Sturm's National Provider Identifier is 1588636039. 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 Joseph Sturm train?
Joseph Sturm attended Other, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Joseph Sturm have?
Joseph Sturm has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Joseph Sturm do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Joseph Sturm provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and exam of visual field with extended testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Joseph Sturm's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joseph Sturm. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.