Michael Cortese, OD
NPI 1508947268 · Optometrist · Slingerlands, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Cortese, OD is a Optometrist provider in Slingerlands, NY (NPI 1508947268).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508947268
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 004035 (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
19 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
556 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Microfluid Analysis of Tears83861 | 179 | $22 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 117 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 80 | $87 |
| Ct Scan of Cornea92025 | 41 | $32 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 37 | $38 |
| Imaging of Front Third of Eye Using a Special Microscope92286 | 35 | $37 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 30 | 26 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 26 | 18 |
| Latanoprost | 24 | 12 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 16 | 11 |
| Cyclosporine | 15 | — |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 14 | — |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,101 across 42 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
- 2006-10-18
- Last updated
- 2014-06-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Cortese's NPI number?
- Michael Cortese's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508947268, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Cortese's specialty?
- Michael Cortese is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Michael Cortese located?
- Michael Cortese's practice location on file with NPPES is 9 Vista Blvd, Slingerlands, NY 12159-2183.
- What is Michael Cortese's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Cortese is (518) 598-0202.
- Does Michael Cortese accept Medicare?
- Michael Cortese is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Cortese's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Cortese's NPI (1508947268) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-06-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.