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- 528 Neptune Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224
About Rona Appel
Based in Brooklyn, NY, Rona Appel, M D is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Rona graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 1980. According to Medicare claims data, Rona cared for 2,131 Medicare patients across 3,755 services. The services billed most often include imaging of retina, established patient complete exam of visual system, and exam of visual field with extended testing. NPI 1245291160 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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) 996-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
528 NEPTUNE AVE
Brooklyn, NY 11224
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
3,755 services · 2,131 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
201 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
170 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
41 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
34 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
703 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
639 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
475 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
462 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
333 | 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.
Also at this address 1
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 New York University School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1980 at New York University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Rona Appel specialize in?
Rona Appel 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 is Rona Appel located?
Rona Appel is listed at 528 Neptune Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Rona Appel's phone number?
The number on file is (718) 996-2020. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Rona Appel's NPI number?
Rona Appel's National Provider Identifier is 1245291160. 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 Rona Appel train?
Rona Appel attended New York University School of Medicine, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Rona Appel been practicing?
Rona Appel has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Rona Appel do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Rona Appel performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, closure of tear duct opening using plug and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as imaging of retina 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 Rona Appel confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Rona Appel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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