5TH AVENUE VISION CENTER LLC
NPI 1568987972
Optometrist in Brooklyn, NY

Q: What is 5th Avenue Vision Center LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for 5th Avenue Vision Center LLC is 1568987972. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 7, 2017.

Q: What is 5th Avenue Vision Center LLC's specialty?

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

Active since August 07, 2017

5818 5TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11220(718) 439-8440(718) 439-7063 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Jul 31, 2018, Jul 27, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About 5th Avenue Vision Center Llc NPPES

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

5TH AVENUE VISION CENTER LLC (NPI 1568987972) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Brooklyn, New York and active in the NPI registry since August 2017. The organization lists Boris Kapelnik, Optometrist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568987972

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Legal Business Name5TH AVENUE VISION CENTER LLC

Location Address5818 5TH AVEBrooklyn, NY 11220

Mailing Address5818 5th AveBrooklyn, NY 11220-3820 · (718) 439-8440 · Fax (718) 439-7063

Phone(718) 439-8440

Fax(718) 439-7063

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialBoris KapelnikOptometrist · (929) 666-0438

Enumeration DateAugust 7, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1568987972 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 · TUV0071381

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.

5818 5TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11220

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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 Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.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)

5th Avenue Vision Center Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 5 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to 5th Avenue Vision Center LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (5)

Sacha Sterlin

Optometry

NPI 1396422853

482 86TH ST 1ST FLOOR
Brooklyn, NY 11209

(718) 879-8182

✔ PECOS1.4 mi

Elexa Gigante

Optometry

NPI 1467972190

187 AVENUE U
Brooklyn, NY 11223

(718) 373-2020

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.3 mi

Ramandeep Sandhu, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1356896500

66 COURT ST
Brooklyn, NY 11201

(718) 625-0025

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.8 mi

Boris Kapelnik, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1013963057

6373 108TH ST
Forest Hills, NY 11375

(718) 896-2020

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi

Anthony Martinez, OD

Optometry

NPI 1073164836

601 SUFFOLK AVE
Brentwood, NY 11717

(855) 295-4144

✔ PECOS41 mi

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

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 5th Avenue Vision Center LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for 5th Avenue Vision Center LLC is 1568987972. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 7, 2017.

Where is 5th Avenue Vision Center LLC located?

5th Avenue Vision Center LLC is located at 5818 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220. The listed phone number is (718) 439-8440.

What is 5th Avenue Vision Center LLC's specialty?

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

Is 5th Avenue Vision Center LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. 5th Avenue Vision Center LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through 5th Avenue Vision Center LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 5 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to 5th Avenue Vision Center LLC. 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, 3 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does 5th Avenue Vision Center LLC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list 5th Avenue Vision Center LLC 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 5th Avenue Vision Center LLC was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.