Joseph Zelefsky, MD
NPI 1750598744 · Ophthalmology Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Zelefsky, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1750598744).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1750598744
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 232740 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
96 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 | 37 | $55 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 27 | $74 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 17 | $23 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 15 | $29 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $23–$74 (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 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 2,019 | 294 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 467 | 74 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan | 439 | 67 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 382 | 73 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 366 | 69 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 365 | 53 |
| Netarsudil Mesylatebrand: Rhopressa | 220 | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$94 across 4 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
- 2007-05-17
- Last updated
- 2013-06-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Zelefsky's NPI number?
- Joseph Zelefsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750598744, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Zelefsky's specialty?
- Joseph Zelefsky is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Zelefsky located?
- Joseph Zelefsky's practice location on file with NPPES is 575 Kings Hwy, Brooklyn, NY 11223-2047.
- What is Joseph Zelefsky's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Zelefsky is (718) 375-6222.
- Does Joseph Zelefsky accept Medicare?
- Joseph Zelefsky is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Zelefsky's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Zelefsky's NPI (1750598744) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-06-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.