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DR. LEO J. ESSES OD
NPI 1457427759
Optometrist in Brooklyn, NY

Active since November 28, 2006PECOS Enrolled
972 FLATBUSH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11226(718) 826-0005(718) 693-4512 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 20, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Leo J. Esses Od NPPES

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

DR. LEO J. ESSES OD (NPI 1457427759) is an individual optometrist in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in New York (TUV006967-1) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457427759
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LEO J. ESSESCredential: OD
Location Address972 FLATBUSH AVEBrooklyn, NY 11226-4018
Mailing Address972 Flatbush AveBrooklyn, NY 11226-4018 · (718) 826-0005 · Fax (718) 693-4512
Phone(718) 826-0005
Fax(718) 693-4512
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 20, 2007
✔ NPI 1457427759 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 · TUV006967-1
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.
972 FLATBUSH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11226
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Other Identifiers 1

OtherTUV006967-1NY · License

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Leo J. Esses Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11226 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$154.28 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $38.57 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$83.44 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $20.86 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

NESSES OPTICAL LTD
Optometrist
972 FLATBUSH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11226
Kings County (718) 826-0005

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 Leo Esses's NPI number?

The NPI number for Leo Esses is 1457427759. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 28, 2006.

Where is Leo Esses located?

Leo Esses practices at 972 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226. The listed phone number is (718) 826-0005.

What is Leo Esses's specialty?

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

Is Leo Esses enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Leo Esses is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Leo Esses accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 2 other insurers list Leo Esses 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 Leo Esses was last updated on November 20, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.