Buck Sverdlin, O.D.
NPI 1801149828 · Optometrist · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Buck Sverdlin, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1801149828).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801149828
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 14553 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
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
13 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
224 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 | 34 | $101 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 32 | $71 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 30 | $41 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 28 | $38 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 25 | $143 |
| Closure of Tear Duct Opening Using Plug68761 | 24 | $86 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Optic Nerve Drawing |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azelastine Hcl | 1,076 | 270 |
| Latanoprost | 393 | 131 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 235 | 76 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 229 | 73 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 221 | 56 |
| Timolol Maleate | 162 | 41 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 153 | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$32 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
- 2012-10-16
- Last updated
- 2016-07-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Buck Sverdlin's NPI number?
- Buck Sverdlin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801149828, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Buck Sverdlin's specialty?
- Buck Sverdlin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Buck Sverdlin located?
- Buck Sverdlin's practice location on file with NPPES is 304 Manhattan Ave Apt 2, Brooklyn, NY 11211-3724.
- What is Buck Sverdlin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Buck Sverdlin is (310) 895-3422.
- Does Buck Sverdlin accept Medicare?
- Buck Sverdlin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Buck Sverdlin's NPI active?
- Yes — Buck Sverdlin's NPI (1801149828) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-07-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.