Robert Pluchino, OD
NPI 1679556823 · Optometrist · Staten Island, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Pluchino, OD is a Optometrist provider in Staten Island, NY (NPI 1679556823).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679556823
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 005564 (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
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
115 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 33 | $56 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 31 | $84 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 22 | $27 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 18 | $24 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 11 | $95 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $24–$95 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 187 | 31 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 54 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 40 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 31 | — |
| Latanoprostene Bunodbrand: Vyzulta | 31 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 27 | — |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 27 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$121 across 1 record (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
- 2005-11-22
- Last updated
- 2008-05-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Pluchino's NPI number?
- Robert Pluchino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679556823, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Pluchino's specialty?
- Robert Pluchino is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Robert Pluchino located?
- Robert Pluchino's practice location on file with NPPES is 242 Mason Ave, Staten Island, NY 10305-3408.
- What is Robert Pluchino's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Pluchino is (718) 226-6284.
- Does Robert Pluchino accept Medicare?
- Robert Pluchino is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Pluchino's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Pluchino's NPI (1679556823) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-05-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.