Albert Contento, O.D.,F.A.A.O.
NPI 1659473155 · Optometrist · Bronx, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Albert Contento, O.D.,F.A.A.O. is a Optometrist provider in Bronx, NY (NPI 1659473155).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659473155
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.,F.A.A.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- VUT5105 (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 tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 126 | 45 |
| Latanoprost | 110 | 34 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 99 | 33 |
| Perfluorohexyloctane/Pfbrand: Miebo | 69 | 34 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 64 | 40 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 54 | 36 |
| Bimatoprost |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,258 across 44 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
- 2006-09-04
- Last updated
- 2025-03-28
- Certified
- 2025-03-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Albert Contento's NPI number?
- Albert Contento's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659473155, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Albert Contento's specialty?
- Albert Contento is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Albert Contento located?
- Albert Contento's practice location on file with NPPES is 1748 Crosby Ave, Bronx, NY 10461.
- What is Albert Contento's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Albert Contento is (718) 792-2020.
- Does Albert Contento accept Medicare?
- Albert Contento is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Albert Contento's NPI active?
- Yes — Albert Contento's NPI (1659473155) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.