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DR. JOSEPH Y FUCHS O.D.
NPI 1508970542
Optometrist in Woodmere, NY

Active since August 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
658 ARBUCKLE AVE, WOODMERE, NY 11598(516) 569-0551(516) 569-0551 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 13, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph Y Fuchs O.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH Y FUCHS O.D. (NPI 1508970542) is an individual optometrist in Woodmere, New York, licensed in New York (TUV004733-1) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of New England College Of Optometry (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508970542
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH Y FUCHSCredential: O.D.
Location Address658 ARBUCKLE AVEWoodmere, NY 11598-2702
Mailing Address658 Arbuckle AveWoodmere, NY 11598-2702 · (516) 569-0551
Phone(516) 569-0551
Fax(516) 569-0551
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSNew England College Of OptometryGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateAugust 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 13, 2017
✔ NPI 1508970542 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 · TUV004733-1
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.
658 ARBUCKLE AVE, Woodmere, NY 11598
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINT49027NY
Medicaid00993733NY
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedC32051NY

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joseph Y Fuchs O.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID143202838
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040605000203
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 11598 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.

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 Joseph Fuchs's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Fuchs is 1508970542. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 18, 2006.

Where is Joseph Fuchs located?

Joseph Fuchs practices at 658 Arbuckle Ave, Woodmere, NY 11598. The listed phone number is (516) 569-0551.

What is Joseph Fuchs's specialty?

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

Is Joseph Fuchs enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Fuchs is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Joseph Fuchs 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 list Joseph Fuchs 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 Joseph Fuchs was last updated on February 13, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.