Boris Kapelnik, O.D.
NPI 1013963057 · Optometrist · Forest Hills, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Boris Kapelnik, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Forest Hills, NY (NPI 1013963057).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013963057
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 046009780 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
16,066 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 2d Ultrasound Scan of Eye Tissue and Structures76512 | 1,924 | $47 |
| Photography of Content of Eyes92285 | 1,636 | $22 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 1,620 | $36 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Cornea to Determine Thickness76514 | 1,449 | $11 |
| Imaging of Front Third of Eye Using a Special Microscope92286 | 1,406 | $37 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 1,335 | $66 |
| Ct Scan of Cornea92025 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 44 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 2,609 | 460 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 1,353 | 229 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 664 | 127 |
| Cetirizine Hclbrand: Zerviate | 596 | 112 |
| Latanoprost | 452 | 128 |
| Cyclosporine | 344 | 92 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 327 | 71 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,059 across 48 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-25
- Last updated
- 2020-09-16
- Certified
- 2020-09-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Boris Kapelnik's NPI number?
- Boris Kapelnik's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013963057, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Boris Kapelnik's specialty?
- Boris Kapelnik is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Boris Kapelnik located?
- Boris Kapelnik's practice location on file with NPPES is 6373 108th St, Forest Hills, NY 11375-1607.
- What is Boris Kapelnik's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Boris Kapelnik is (718) 896-2020.
- Does Boris Kapelnik accept Medicare?
- Boris Kapelnik is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Boris Kapelnik's NPI active?
- Yes — Boris Kapelnik's NPI (1013963057) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.