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- 3131 Kings Hwy, Suite D9, Brooklyn, NY 11234
About Dr. Epstein
Mitchell R. Epstein, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Brooklyn, NY. Mitchell is also listed as specializing in specialist. According to Medicare claims data, Mitchell cared for 1,699 Medicare patients across 2,497 services. The services billed most often include exam of the internal drainage system of eye, established patient complete exam of visual system, and imaging of optic nerve. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477585008.
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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) 258-7474
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3131 KINGS HWY SUITE D9
Brooklyn, NY 11234
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
2,497 services · 1,699 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
38 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
26 | Too few peers to compare |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
689 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
648 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
325 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
274 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
124 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
119 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
116 | As often as other 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 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.
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 1972 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Mitchell R. Epstein's specialty?
Mitchell R. Epstein 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”.
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Where can I find Mitchell R. Epstein?
Mitchell R. Epstein is listed at 3131 Kings Hwy Suite D9, Brooklyn, NY 11234. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Mitchell R. Epstein?
The number on file is (718) 258-7474. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is Mitchell R. Epstein's NPI number?
Mitchell R. Epstein's National Provider Identifier is 1477585008. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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What is Mitchell R. Epstein's education?
Mitchell R. Epstein attended Other, graduating in 1972. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Mitchell R. Epstein been practicing?
Mitchell R. Epstein has 54 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1972, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Mitchell R. Epstein known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Mitchell R. Epstein performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as exam of the internal drainage system of eye and established patient complete exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Mitchell R. Epstein confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Mitchell R. Epstein. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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