Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout MACKOOL
Richard Jonathan 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.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (718) 728-3400
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3127 41ST ST
Astoria, NY 11103
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,863 services · 2,355 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
335 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
108 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
74 |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
29 |
| Insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66985 |
19 |
| Suture of iris and lens | Procedure | 66682 |
12 |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
14 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
536 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
275 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
202 |
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 ophthalmology specialists 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 ophthalmology specialists 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 Dr. Mackool specialize in?
Dr. Mackool is an ophthalmology in Astoria, NY. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Mackool located?
Dr. 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 Dr. Mackool's phone number?
The number on file is (718) 728-3400. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Mackool?
Dr. 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 Dr. Mackool go to medical school?
Dr. 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 Dr. Mackool have?
Dr. Mackool has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Mackool do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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.
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