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- 1250 Pelham Pkwy S, Bronx, NY 10461
About Dr. Paternoster
Based in Bronx, NY, Ralph Paternoster, O.D. is listed in the NPI registry under optometry. Ralph graduated from State University of New York - State College Optometry in 1982. Ralph is also listed as specializing in optometrist. Medicare claims data shows Ralph provided 502 services to 434 patients. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, and exam of visual field with extended testing. NPI 1922079359 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
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) 597-3530
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1250 PELHAM PKWY S
Bronx, NY 10461
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
502 services · 434 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
188 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
169 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
42 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
38 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
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 optometry specialists in Bronx 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at State University of New York - State College Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at State University of New York - State College Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 7 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 7
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Ralph Paternoster?
Ralph Paternoster is an optometry in Bronx, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Ralph Paternoster's address?
Ralph Paternoster is listed at 1250 Pelham Pkwy S, Bronx, NY 10461. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Ralph Paternoster?
The number on file is (718) 597-3530. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Ralph Paternoster?
Ralph Paternoster's National Provider Identifier is 1922079359. 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 Ralph Paternoster train?
Ralph Paternoster attended State University of New York - State College Optometry, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Ralph Paternoster have?
Ralph Paternoster has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Ralph Paternoster perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Ralph Paternoster provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and established patient complete exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Ralph Paternoster's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ralph Paternoster. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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