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MERMAID OPTICAL INC
NPI 1285867556
Optometrist in Brooklyn, NY

Active since September 02, 2009
2819 MERMAID AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11224(718) 265-6066(718) 265-6066 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 3, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Mermaid Optical Inc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MERMAID OPTICAL INC (NPI 1285867556) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Brooklyn, New York and active in the NPI registry since September 2009. The organization lists Albert Brichko, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285867556
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameA & A OPTICAL INC
Location Address2819 MERMAID AVEBrooklyn, NY 11224-2068
Mailing Address2819 Mermaid AveBrooklyn, NY 11224-2068 · (718) 265-6066 · Fax (718) 265-0665
Phone(718) 265-6066
Fax(718) 265-6066
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialAlbert BrichkoPresident · (718) 265-6066
Enumeration DateSeptember 2, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateApril 3, 2012
✔ NPI 1285867556 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · VUT005465-1
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
2819 MERMAID AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11224
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsMermaid Optical Inc

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare NSC6495020001NY
Medicare PINA100017488NY

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Mermaid Optical Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Mermaid Optical Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Erica Krepostman
Optometry
NPI 1104671916
2819 MERMAID AVE
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 265-6066
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Abuzer Hasan, OD
Optometry
NPI 1225630791
254 BRIGHTON BEACH AVE
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 769-9800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.6 mi
Veronique Germaine, O.D., FAAO
Optometry
NPI 1548265226
110 LOCKWOOD AVE STE 104
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 636-5506
✔ PECOS26 mi
Yitzchok Klapper, OD
Optometry
NPI 1497312011
398 CLIFTON AVE
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(848) 210-2194
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare35 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 3

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories A&a Optical Inc. carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

A&a Optical Inc.

DMEPOS supplier · Brooklyn, NY
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Accepts Medicare assignment

A&a Optical Inc. agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20548241
Medicare Participant SinceSeptember 21, 2009
Supplier Location2819 Mermaid AveBrooklyn, NY 11224
Phone(718) 256-6066
Supplier Specialties
Optician

Medicare Product Categories

Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses
Conventional Eyeglasses
Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses
Conventional Contact Lenses
Prosthetic Lenses: Prosthetics Cataract Lenses
Cataract Eyeglasses
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is A & A Optical Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for A & A Optical Inc is 1285867556. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 2, 2009. The provider is doing business as Mermaid Optical Inc.

Where is A & A Optical Inc located?

A & A Optical Inc is located at 2819 Mermaid Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224. The listed phone number is (718) 265-6066.

What is A & A Optical Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is A & A Optical Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. A & A Optical Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through A & A Optical Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to A & A Optical Inc. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does A & A Optical Inc accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, A&a Optical Inc. accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

What insurance does A & A Optical Inc accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana list A & A Optical Inc as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for A & A Optical Inc was last updated on April 3, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.