Candice Distefano, OD
NPI 1235618620 · Optometrist · Northport, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Candice Distefano, OD is a Optometrist provider in Northport, NY (NPI 1235618620).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235618620
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- TUV008851-1 (NY)
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
7 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
659 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 184 | $39 |
| Photography of Content of Eyes92285 | 150 | $27 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 135 | $168 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 63 | $142 |
| Imaging of Front Third of Eye Using a Special Microscope92286 | 42 | $41 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 32 | $101 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$256 across 7 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
- 2018-08-07
- Last updated
- 2018-08-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Candice Distefano's NPI number?
- Candice Distefano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235618620, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Candice Distefano's specialty?
- Candice Distefano is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Candice Distefano located?
- Candice Distefano's practice location on file with NPPES is 79 Middleville Rd, Northport, NY 11768-2200.
- What is Candice Distefano's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Candice Distefano is (631) 261-4400.
- Does Candice Distefano accept Medicare?
- Candice Distefano is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Candice Distefano's NPI active?
- Yes — Candice Distefano's NPI (1235618620) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.