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DR. JOEL MINSKY O.D.
NPI 1962481291
Optometrist in New York, NY

Active since January 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
201 W 125TH ST, BENJAMIN OPTICAL, NEW YORK, NY 10027(212) 666-3620(212) 666-3985 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Dr. Joel Minsky O.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOEL MINSKY O.D. (NPI 1962481291) is an individual optometrist in New York, New York, licensed in New York (TUV003661) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Pennsylvania College Of Optometry (1978).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962481291
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOEL MINSKYCredential: O.D.
Location Address201 W 125TH ST, BENJAMIN OPTICALNew York, NY 10027-4408
Mailing Address201 W 125th St, Benjamin OpticalNew York, NY 10027-4408 · (212) 666-3620 · Fax (212) 666-3985
Phone(212) 666-3620
Fax(212) 666-3985
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPennsylvania College Of OptometryGraduated 1978
Enumeration DateJanuary 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1962481291 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 · TUV003661
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.
201 W 125TH ST, New York, NY 10027
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00547911NY

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joel Minsky 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 ID446488233
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140127000057
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 10027 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.

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 Minsky's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Minsky is 1962481291. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 13, 2006.

Where is Joel Minsky located?

Joel Minsky practices at 201 W 125th St Benjamin Optical, New York, NY 10027. The listed phone number is (212) 666-3620.

What is Joel Minsky's specialty?

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

Is Joel Minsky enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel Minsky 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.

What insurance does Joel Minsky 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 1 other insurer list Joel Minsky 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 Minsky 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 45 days 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.