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DR. JOEL ZUCKERBRAUN O.D.
NPI 1609835784
Optometrist in Jewett City, CT

Active since March 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8 N MAIN ST, JEWETT CITY, CT 06351(860) 376-2848(860) 376-4821 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Joel Zuckerbraun O.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOEL ZUCKERBRAUN O.D. (NPI 1609835784) is an individual optometrist in Jewett City, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (1014) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of New England College Of Optometry (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609835784
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOEL ZUCKERBRAUNCredential: O.D.
Location Address8 N MAIN STJewett City, CT 06351-2012
Mailing Address8 N Main StJewett City, CT 06351-2012 · (860) 376-2848 · Fax (860) 376-4821
Phone(860) 376-2848
Fax(860) 376-4821
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew England College Of OptometryGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateMarch 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1609835784 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 CT · 1014
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.
8 N MAIN ST, Jewett City, CT 06351
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINT22696CT

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Providence Health Plan.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joel Zuckerbraun 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 ID3072647106
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100811000800
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 Joel Zuckerbraun reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Griswold Eye Care, PLLC
Same address
Optometrist
8 N MAIN ST
Jewett City, CT 06351
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1134888662 (860) 376-2848

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 06351 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
$138.84 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$75.55 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $18.88 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
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 2

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

GRISWOLD EYE CARE, PLLC
Optometrist
8 N MAIN ST
JEWETT CITY, CT 06351
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region (860) 376-2848
KATINA SIMMONS OD
Optometrist
8 N MAIN ST
GRISWOLD, CT 06351
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region (860) 376-2848

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 Joel Zuckerbraun's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Zuckerbraun is 1609835784. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 19, 2006.

Where is Joel Zuckerbraun located?

Joel Zuckerbraun practices at 8 N Main St, Jewett City, CT 06351. The listed phone number is (860) 376-2848.

What is Joel Zuckerbraun's specialty?

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

Is Joel Zuckerbraun enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel Zuckerbraun 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Joel Zuckerbraun's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joel Zuckerbraun reassigns Medicare benefits to Griswold Eye Care, PLLC (Jewett City, CT). 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 Joel Zuckerbraun's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joel Zuckerbraun accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Providence Health Plan list Joel Zuckerbraun 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 Joel Zuckerbraun was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.