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Deactivated NPI 1659374569 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Ira Jay Kostman , OD

Optometrist • Paramus, NJ

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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Ira Kostman has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date May 24, 2005
NPI Deactivation Date August 25, 2022
Total Practice Duration ~17 Years of Practice (2005 – 2022)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ira Kostman, OD was a registered Optometrist practicing in Paramus, NJ. Throughout an active medical career spanning 17 years, Dr. Kostman provided care at the practice location at 585 FROM RD until profile deactivation on 2022-08-25.

Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included new patient complete exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

585 From Rd

Paramus, NJ 076523521

Telephone 2019678625

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Paramus, NJ

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 27.8 Yrs
State Avg: 24.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
36 Specialists

Practicing in Paramus, NJ (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
2.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
5.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2017)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
26 26 $150.00 $145.79
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
17 17 $140.00 $129.41

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NJ OA 00539300

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.

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events
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NPI Profile Deactivated August 25, 2022

Record deactivated on August 25, 2022

NPI Profile Active December 04, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 04, 2008

Registered at 585 FROM RD, PARAMUS, NJ 076523521 (Tel: 2019678625)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 04, 2008

Registered at 1 TAMARACK DR, WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ 076777711 (Tel: 2012251990)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 04, 2008

Recorded as IRA KOSTMAN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 04, 2008

Optometrist (License #OA 00539300 in NJ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 24, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1659374569
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 24, 2005
Last Update: December 04, 2008
Deactivation Date: August 25, 2022

Mailing Address

1 Tamarack Dr

Woodcliff Lake, NJ 076777711

Phone: 2012251990

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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