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KIRK KAUPKE
NPI 1669880811
Optometrist in Brooklyn, NY

Active since July 31, 2014PECOS Enrolled
505 FLUSHING AVENUE, UNIT 1C, BROOKLYN, NY 11205(718) 522-3332(718) 522-3319 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 31, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Kirk Kaupke NPPES

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

KIRK KAUPKE (NPI 1669880811) is an individual optometrist in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in New York (008217) and active in the NPI registry since July 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669880811
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameKIRK KAUPKE
Location Address505 FLUSHING AVENUE, UNIT 1CBrooklyn, NY 11205-1688
Mailing Address505 Flushing Avenue, Unit 1cBrooklyn, NY 11205-1688 · (718) 522-3332 · Fax (718) 522-3319
Phone(718) 522-3332
Fax(718) 522-3319
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 31, 2014
✔ NPI 1669880811 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 · 008217
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.
505 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11205
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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 and Blue Shield of Montana 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)

Kirk Kaupke is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Kirk Kaupke reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Vision Nyc Jonathan Kruh MD PLLC
3.2 mi
Ophthalmology
25 5TH AVE, SUITE 1B
New York, NY 10003
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245602143 (646) 799-3648
Nk Optometry PLLC
8.3 mi
Optometrist
233A E 149TH ST
Bronx, NY 10451
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1144778663 (732) 750-0400

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 11205 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 Kirk Kaupke's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kirk Kaupke is 1669880811. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 31, 2014.

Where is Kirk Kaupke located?

Kirk Kaupke practices at 505 Flushing Avenue Unit 1C, Brooklyn, NY 11205. The listed phone number is (718) 522-3332.

What is Kirk Kaupke's specialty?

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

Is Kirk Kaupke enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kirk Kaupke is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Kirk Kaupke's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kirk Kaupke reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Vision Nyc Jonathan Kruh MD PLLC (New York, NY) and Nk Optometry PLLC (Bronx, NY). Each 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 Kirk Kaupke's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kirk Kaupke 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 9 other insurers list Kirk Kaupke 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 Kirk Kaupke was last updated on July 31, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.