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- 3127 41St St, Astoria, NY 11103
About Dr. Mackool
Richard J. Mackool, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Astoria, NY. Richard is a 1996 graduate of New York University School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 2,863 services to 2,355 patients. The services billed most often include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760406763.
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) 728-3400
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3127 41ST ST
Astoria, NY 11103
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
2,863 services · 2,355 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
335 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
108 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
74 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
29 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66985 |
19 | Too few peers to compare |
| Suture of iris and lens | Procedure | 66682 |
12 | Too few peers to compare |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
536 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
275 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
202 | 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.
Other eye doctors at this location 3
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 eye doctors in Astoria 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at New York University School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at New York University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Richard J. Mackool specialize in?
Richard J. Mackool is an eye doctor in Astoria, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Richard J. Mackool located?
Richard J. Mackool is listed at 3127 41St St, Astoria, NY 11103. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Richard J. Mackool's phone number?
The number on file is (718) 728-3400. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Richard J. Mackool?
Richard J. Mackool's National Provider Identifier is 1760406763. 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 Richard J. Mackool train?
Richard J. Mackool attended New York University School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Richard J. Mackool have?
Richard J. Mackool has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Richard J. Mackool do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard J. Mackool performs procedures including complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, 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 measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 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
Is Richard J. Mackool's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Richard J. Mackool. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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