Steven Hammer, OD
NPI 1861491946 · Optometrist · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Steven Hammer, OD is a Optometrist provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1861491946).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861491946
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- VUT004901-1 (NY)
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
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
653 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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 157 | $65 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 154 | $143 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 105 | $101 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 63 | $168 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 46 | $46 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 36 | $73 |
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 | 81 | 26 |
| Timolol Maleate | 38 | 19 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 35 | 12 |
| Travoprost | 28 | — |
| Ofloxacin | 20 | 17 |
| Tobramycin/Lotepred Etabbrand: Zylet | 20 | — |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 15 | 13 |
| Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 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
- 2005-07-20
- Last updated
- 2015-09-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Steven Hammer's NPI number?
- Steven Hammer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861491946, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Steven Hammer's specialty?
- Steven Hammer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Steven Hammer located?
- Steven Hammer's practice location on file with NPPES is 1311 Avenue Z, Brooklyn, NY 11235-3917.
- What is Steven Hammer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Steven Hammer is (631) 428-2417.
- Does Steven Hammer accept Medicare?
- Steven Hammer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Steven Hammer's NPI active?
- Yes — Steven Hammer's NPI (1861491946) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-09-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.