DR. LEE JUSTIN KAPLOWITZ M.D,
NPI 1831533579
Otolaryngology in Brooklyn, NY

Q: What is Lee Kaplowitz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lee Kaplowitz is 1831533579. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 24, 2013.

Q: What is Lee Kaplowitz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lee Kaplowitz was last updated on July 2, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.

Active since April 24, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

450 CLARKSON AVE., SUNY DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER, BROOKLYN, NY 11203(718) 270-8867 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 2, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Lee Justin Kaplowitz M.d, NPPES

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

DR. LEE JUSTIN KAPLOWITZ M.D, (NPI 1831533579) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in New York (290883) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Maimonides Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Brooklyn.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831533579

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. LEE JUSTIN KAPLOWITZCredential: M.D,

Location Address450 CLARKSON AVE., SUNY DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTERBrooklyn, NY 11203

Mailing Address1 Gustave Levy PlaceNew York, NY 10029 · (212) 241-1377

Phone(718) 270-8867

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Buffalo School Of MedicineGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateApril 24, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 2, 2018

✔ NPI 1831533579 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Y00000X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 290883

Definition

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

450 CLARKSON AVE., Brooklyn, NY 11203

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1450 Clarkson Ave., SUNY Downstate Medical CenterBrooklyn, NY 11203 · Phone (718) 270-8867

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Lee Justin Kaplowitz M.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 ID5799031837

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180703002299

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

Medicare enrollment records show Lee Kaplowitz reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Maimonides Faculty Practice Plan

3.0 mi

Internal Medicine

4802 10TH AVE
Brooklyn, NY 11219

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
1,177 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1053344846 (718) 283-8700

Maimonides Medical Center Division Of Otolaryngology Fpp

3.1 mi

Otolaryngology

919 49TH ST
Brooklyn, NY 11219

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
10 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1164608501 (718) 283-8326

Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

7.1 mi

Pediatrics

500 7TH AVE FL 8
New York, NY 10018

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
345 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1275802811 (212) 731-7895

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

88 services70 patients

Test to assess middle ear function 92567

A test to assess middle ear function, also known as an impedance audiometry, helps evaluate how well your middle ear works. It measures the movement of your eardrum in response to changes in air pressure. This can help identify issues like fluid build-up, ear infections, or eardrum perforations.

57 services54 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

54 services54 patients

Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test 92557

A comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test assesses your ability to hear and understand spoken words. It includes hearing tests to check for issues with sound perception and speech tests to evaluate your word recognition. It's a crucial step in identifying any hearing or speech problems.

44 services44 patients

Removal of impacted ear wax 69210

Impacted ear wax removal is a safe procedure to clear blockages in the ear canal caused by hardened ear wax. A healthcare professional uses specialized tools or a gentle irrigation method to loosen and remove the wax, improving hearing and alleviating discomfort.

34 services30 patients

Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 31231

A diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope is a non-invasive procedure. A small, flexible tube with a light and camera at the end, called an endoscope, is inserted into the nose. This allows the doctor to view the nasal passages and sinuses, helping to identify any issues.

25 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Maimonides Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Brooklyn, NY

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330194

Location4802 Tenth AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11219 · Kings County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11203 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

JASMINE H HARRIS M.D.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

450 CLARKSON AVE., SUNY DOWNSTATE
BROOKLYN, NY 11203

Kings County (718) 270-1566

DR. IMAN ANDALIB M.D.

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

450 CLARKSON AVE.
BROOKLYN, NY 11203

Kings County (718) 270-1835

JACK FREER JONES

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

450 CLARKSON AVE., DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY
BROOKLYN, NY 11203

Kings County (718) 270-2023

DR. TINA SEECHARAN MD

Hospitalist

450 CLARKSON AVE., BOX 1262
BROOKLYN, NY 11203

Kings County (718) 270-8867

MR. KIROLOS ISKANDER MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

450 CLARKSON AVE.
BROOKLYN, NY 11203

Kings County (718) 270-1574

DR. ARDEN JULIA VESSIE MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

450 CLARKSON AVE., DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
BROOKLYN, NY 11203

Kings County (718) 245-3318

SUNY DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER

General Acute Care Hospital

450 CLARKSON AVE., DEPT. OF MEDICINE, DIV. OF CARDIOLOGY.
BROOKLYN, NY 11203

Kings County (718) 270-1568

DR. NOAH MAZUR SILVERSTEIN MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

450 CLARKSON AVE., DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
BROOKLYN, NY 11203

Kings County (718) 270-1000

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 Lee Kaplowitz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lee Kaplowitz is 1831533579. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 24, 2013.

Where is Lee Kaplowitz located?

Lee Kaplowitz practices at 450 Clarkson Ave. Suny Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 11203. The listed phone number is (718) 270-8867.

What is Lee Kaplowitz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Lee Kaplowitz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lee Kaplowitz 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 organizations bill Medicare for Lee Kaplowitz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lee Kaplowitz reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Maimonides Faculty Practice Plan (Brooklyn, NY), Maimonides Medical Center Division Of Otolaryngology Fpp (Brooklyn, NY) and Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai (New York, 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 Lee Kaplowitz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Lee Kaplowitz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lee Kaplowitz is affiliated with Maimonides Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lee Kaplowitz was last updated on July 2, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.