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DR. TIMOTHY J ZALEPESKI OD
NPI 1598726002
Optometrist in Liverpool, NY

Active since April 01, 2006PECOS Enrolled
7879 OSWEGO RD, EMPIRE VISION CENTER RTE 57, LIVERPOOL, NY 13090(315) 622-2000(315) 622-1257 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Timothy J Zalepeski Od NPPES

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

DR. TIMOTHY J ZALEPESKI OD (NPI 1598726002) is an individual optometrist in Liverpool, New York, licensed in New York (VUT0043451) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of State University Of New York - State College Optometry (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598726002
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. TIMOTHY J ZALEPESKICredential: OD
Location Address7879 OSWEGO RD, EMPIRE VISION CENTER RTE 57Liverpool, NY 13090
Mailing Address2921 Erie Blvd ESyracuse, NY 13224 · (315) 445-7465 · Fax (315) 445-7675
Phone(315) 622-2000
Fax(315) 622-1257
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York - State College OptometryGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateApril 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1598726002 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 · VUT0043451
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.
7879 OSWEGO RD, Liverpool, NY 13090
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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 Blue Shield of Wyoming and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

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

PECOS PAC ID6103395835
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260512002104
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Timothy Zalepeski reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Empire Vision Center Inc
9.7 mi
Optometrist
2921 ERIE BLVD E
Syracuse, NY 13224
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 243 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750358826 (315) 446-3145

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 13090 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.57 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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.

EMPIRE VISION CENTER INC
Technician/Technologist
7879 OSWEGO RD, ROUTE 57
LIVERPOOL, NY 13090
Onondaga County (315) 622-2000

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 Timothy Zalepeski's NPI number?

The NPI number for Timothy Zalepeski is 1598726002. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2006.

Where is Timothy Zalepeski located?

Timothy Zalepeski practices at 7879 Oswego Rd Empire Vision Center Rte 57, Liverpool, NY 13090. The listed phone number is (315) 622-2000.

What is Timothy Zalepeski's specialty?

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

Is Timothy Zalepeski enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Timothy Zalepeski is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Timothy Zalepeski's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Timothy Zalepeski reassigns Medicare benefits to Empire Vision Center Inc (Syracuse, NY). The 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 Timothy Zalepeski's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Timothy Zalepeski accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Oscar Health list Timothy Zalepeski 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 Timothy Zalepeski was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.