Physician Profile
Ligaya Prystowsky, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Prystowsky
Based in Nutley, NJ, Ligaya Prystowsky, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Ligaya cared for 1,969 Medicare patients across 3,274 services. The services billed most often include exam of the internal drainage system of eye, extended exam involving color vision testing, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system.
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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
- (973) 667-4008
- Email not available
Practice Locations
665 FRANKLIN AVE
Nutley, NJ 07110
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
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
3,274 services · 1,969 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Probing of nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68840 |
51 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
33 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
21 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye | Procedure | 66174 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66989 |
19 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
278 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
164 | More 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.
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.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1986 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Probing of nasal tear duct 8
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Ligaya Prystowsky's specialty?
Ligaya Prystowsky is an eye doctor in Nutley, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Ligaya Prystowsky?
Ligaya Prystowsky is listed at 665 Franklin Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Ligaya Prystowsky?
The number on file is (973) 667-4008. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Ligaya Prystowsky's NPI number?
Ligaya Prystowsky's National Provider Identifier is 1821071754. 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 Ligaya Prystowsky's education?
Ligaya Prystowsky attended Other, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Ligaya Prystowsky been practicing?
Ligaya Prystowsky has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Ligaya Prystowsky known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Ligaya Prystowsky performs procedures including probing of nasal tear duct, laser repair to improve eye fluid flow and closure of tear duct opening using plug; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness and ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as exam of the internal drainage system of eye and extended exam involving color vision testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Ligaya Prystowsky confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ligaya Prystowsky. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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