Physician Profile
Joseph Zelefsky, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Zelefsky
Based in Brooklyn, NY, Joseph Zelefsky, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Joseph graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 2003. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 87 Medicare patients across 96 services. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and imaging of optic nerve. NPI 1750598744 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
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) 375-6222
- Email not available
Practice Locations
575 KINGS HWY
Brooklyn, NY 11223
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
96 services · 87 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
37 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
27 | Less 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.
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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Brooklyn 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 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 kind of doctor is Dr. Zelefsky?
Dr. Zelefsky 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
What is Dr. Zelefsky's address?
Dr. Zelefsky is listed at 575 Kings Hwy, Brooklyn, NY 11223. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Zelefsky?
The number on file is (718) 375-6222. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Zelefsky's NPI number?
Dr. Zelefsky's National Provider Identifier is 1750598744. 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. Zelefsky train?
Dr. Zelefsky attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Zelefsky been practicing?
Dr. Zelefsky has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Zelefsky perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Zelefsky provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Zelefsky confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Zelefsky. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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