DR. ROBERT J ANCONA O.D.
NPI 1518946243
Optometrist in Brooklyn, NY

Active since January 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84 FRONT ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11201(718) 422-7800(718) 422-7887 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 15, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Robert J Ancona O.d. NPPES

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

DR. ROBERT J ANCONA O.D. (NPI 1518946243) is an individual optometrist in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in New York (VUT 005837) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of State University Of New York - State College Optometry (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518946243
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT J ANCONACredential: O.D.
Location Address84 FRONT STBrooklyn, NY 11201-1004
Mailing Address84 Front StBrooklyn, NY 11201-1004 · (718) 422-7800 · Fax (718) 422-7887
Fax(718) 422-7887
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York - State College OptometryGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateJanuary 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 15, 2009
NPI 1518946243 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 7

Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License Licensed in NY · VUT 005837
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.

Also ListedOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementTaxonomy 152WC0802X · License TUV005837-1 (NY), VUT 005837 (NY)
Also ListedOptometrist · Low Vision RehabilitationTaxonomy 152WL0500X · License VUT 005837 (NY)
Also ListedOptometrist · PediatricsTaxonomy 152WP0200X · License VUT 005837 (NY)
Also ListedOptometrist · Sports VisionTaxonomy 152WS0006X · License VUT 005837 (NY)
Also ListedOptometrist · Vision TherapyTaxonomy 152WV0400X · License VUT 005837 (NY)
Also ListedOptometrist · Occupational VisionTaxonomy 152WX0102X · License VUT005837 (NY)
84 FRONT ST, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINU69619NY
Medicare PINC38221NY
Medicaid01956312NY

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Robert J Ancona 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 ID1355332834
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040522000160
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 11201 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.

Optometrist
84 FRONT ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11201

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 Robert Ancona's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Ancona is 1518946243. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 11, 2006.

Where is Robert Ancona located?

Robert Ancona practices at 84 Front St, Brooklyn, NY 11201. The listed phone number is (718) 422-7800.

What is Robert Ancona's specialty?

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

Is Robert Ancona enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Ancona 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 Robert Ancona accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, 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 Robert Ancona 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 Robert Ancona was last updated on September 15, 2009. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.