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- 53 Public Sq Ste 102, Watertown, NY 13601
About Dr. Hershowitz
Mark Hershowitz, O.D. is an optometrist practicing in Watertown, NY. Mark trained at Pennsylvania College of Optometry, graduating in 1983. According to Medicare claims data, Mark cared for 2,913 Medicare patients across 3,800 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, imaging of optic nerve, and imaging of retina. This provider record is associated with NPI 1275530834.
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
- (315) 681-6379
- Email not available
Practice Locations
53 PUBLIC SQ STE 102
Watertown, NY 13601
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
3,800 services · 2,913 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
29 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
644 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
526 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
382 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
47 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
1,790 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
253 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
111 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
18 | As often as other 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 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 optometrists in Watertown 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Pennsylvania College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at Pennsylvania College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of eyelashes using forceps 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Mark Hershowitz?
Mark Hershowitz is an optometrist in Watertown, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Mark Hershowitz's address?
Mark Hershowitz is listed at 53 Public Sq Ste 102, Watertown, NY 13601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Mark Hershowitz?
The number on file is (315) 681-6379. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Mark Hershowitz's NPI number?
Mark Hershowitz's National Provider Identifier is 1275530834. 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 Mark Hershowitz train?
Mark Hershowitz attended Pennsylvania College of Optometry, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Mark Hershowitz been practicing?
Mark Hershowitz has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Mark Hershowitz perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Mark Hershowitz performs procedures including removal of eyelashes using forceps; provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Mark Hershowitz confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Mark Hershowitz. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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