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DR. DEBORAH MICHELLE AMSTER O.D.
NPI 1770658940
Optometrist in New York, NY

Active since November 22, 2006PECOS Enrolled
33 W 42ND ST, NEW YORK, NY 10036(212) 938-4001 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 12, 2025, Mar 6, 2025, Mar 22, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Deborah Michelle Amster O.d. NPPES

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

DR. DEBORAH MICHELLE AMSTER O.D. (NPI 1770658940) is an individual optometrist in New York, New York, licensed in New York (ORT006478) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of New England College Of Optometry (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770658940
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DEBORAH MICHELLE AMSTERCredential: O.D.
Location Address33 W 42ND STNew York, NY 10036-8005
Mailing Address8 Treeman Dr Unit 202Hillsborough, NJ 08844-5153 · (786) 897-6574
Phone(212) 938-4001
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew England College Of OptometryGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateNovember 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 12, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 12, 2025
✔ NPI 1770658940 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · ORT006478
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 · PediatricsTaxonomy 152WP0200X · License ORT006478 (NY)
33 W 42ND ST, New York, NY 10036
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid019641200FL
Medicaid05577151NY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Deborah Michelle Amster O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID244380624
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190711002308
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 10036 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
$150.24 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $37.56 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$81.44 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $20.36 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
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 20

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

DR. DANIELLE BARI CRANE O.D.
Optometrist (Pediatrics)
33 W 42ND ST
NEW YORK, NY 10036
New York County (212) 938-4001
DR. CORINNE E BLUM O.D.
Optometrist
33 W 42ND ST
NEW YORK, NY 10036
New York County (212) 938-4001
GREGORI OSHEROV OD
Optometrist
33 W 42ND ST
NEW YORK, NY 10036
New York County (212) 938-4000
EMILY CRANE
Optometrist
33 W 42ND ST
NEW YORK, NY 10036
New York County (212) 938-4001
DR. TYBEE ELEFF O.D.
Optometrist
33 W 42ND ST
NEW YORK, NY 10036
New York County (212) 938-4001
ELISABETH GRACE LAPPAN OD
Optometrist
33 W 42ND ST
NEW YORK, NY 10036
New York County (212) 938-4001
SHAILA REDDY EMANI
Optometrist
33 W 42ND ST
NEW YORK, NY 10036
New York County (212) 938-4000
DR. JENNIFER S HAN O.D.
Optometrist (Vision Therapy)
33 W 42ND ST
NEW YORK, NY 10036
New York County (212) 938-5836

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 Deborah Amster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Deborah Amster is 1770658940. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 22, 2006.

Where is Deborah Amster located?

Deborah Amster practices at 33 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036. The listed phone number is (212) 938-4001.

What is Deborah Amster's specialty?

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

Is Deborah Amster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Deborah Amster is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Deborah Amster accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 3 other insurers list Deborah Amster 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 Deborah Amster was last updated on March 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.