Active NPI 1104101260 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Obinna Ferdinand Akano , OD, DRPH

Optometrist • Bronx, NY

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Obinna Akano, OD, DRPH is a certified Optometrist practicing in Bronx, NY. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2002, Dr. Akano delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2742A E TREMONT AVE.

Dr. Akano does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include photography of content of eyes, photography of the retina, new patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2742a E Tremont Ave

Bronx, NY 104612808

Telephone 7186845634

Fax 3803339618

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 I And Eye Optometry Pc Facility NPI 1841539335

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Bronx, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

24 Yrs +10.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 13.2 Yrs

State Avg: 23.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

184 Specialists

Practicing in Bronx, NY (3674 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

38.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Akano (24 Years) 24 Yrs

Bronx Specialty Average (13.2 Years) 13.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92285 Photography of content of eyes	14	14	$77.14	$25.65
92250 Photography of the retina	13	13	$113.85	$36.34
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	11	11	$151.82	$147.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	13	13	$113.85	$38.10
92285 Photography of content of eyes	12	12	$76.67	$25.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	26	25	$116.15	$39.01
92285 Photography of content of eyes	25	25	$70.40	$25.14
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	17	17	$160.29	$158.82
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	17	17	$125.29	$73.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92285 Photography of content of eyes	48	48	$70.00	$25.87
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	40	40	$156.00	$156.00
92250 Photography of the retina	40	40	$116.50	$41.21
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	30	18	$150.60	$52.07
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	24	24	$124.58	$74.71
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	12	12	$33.00	$32.80
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	12	12	$45.00	$42.76
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	11	11	$132.45	$132.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92285 Photography of content of eyes	47	47	$64.68	$22.56
92250 Photography of the retina	39	39	$114.62	$49.56
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	34	22	$145.94	$55.42
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	32	32	$159.69	$158.76
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	22	22	$122.27	$74.04
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	21	21	$45.00	$41.83
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	14	14	$140.14	$138.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92285 Photography of content of eyes	114	114	$53.42	$21.87
92250 Photography of the retina	110	110	$109.36	$54.03
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	83	83	$45.00	$41.27
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	81	81	$117.90	$74.27
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	78	78	$172.18	$169.03
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	61	40	$111.00	$65.16
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	40	40	$144.60	$142.61
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	32	16	$176.88	$128.86
92025 Ct scan of cornea	25	25	$44.81	$40.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	110	58	$111.00	$80.78
92285 Photography of content of eyes	75	75	$50.00	$21.30
92250 Photography of the retina	73	73	$108.22	$65.57
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	61	61	$169.34	$165.16
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	54	54	$45.00	$40.56
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	49	48	$116.33	$74.31
92134 Imaging of retina	36	35	$53.39	$44.11
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	23	22	$52.22	$39.98
92025 Ct scan of cornea	23	23	$44.81	$39.99
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	22	22	$147.00	$143.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	22	11	$111.00	$100.09
92250 Photography of the retina	19	19	$103.68	$76.82
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	17	17	$161.76	$156.94
92285 Photography of content of eyes	15	15	$54.00	$21.51
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	14	14	$112.14	$66.85
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	12	12	$45.00	$40.22

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-07-28

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NY 007797

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

03454515 (NY)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Kelvin Peralta , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1376097477

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location July 28, 2022

Registered at 2742A E TREMONT AVE, BRONX, NY 104612808 (Tel: 7186845634)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 28, 2022

Registered at 2742A E TREMONT AVE, BRONX, NY 104612808 (Tel: 7186845634)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 28, 2022

Recorded as OBINNA AKANO, OD, DRPH

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Updated Practice Location January 28, 2019

Registered at 2742 E TREMONT AVE, BRONX, NY 104612808 (Tel: 3474227380)

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Updated Practice Location July 23, 2018

Registered at 2742 E TREMONT AVE, BRONX, NY 10461 (Tel: 3474227380)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 23, 2018

Registered at 2742 E TREMONT AVE, BRONX, NY 104612808 (Tel: 3474227380)

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NPI Profile Active February 05, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 05, 2013

Registered at 1742 FLATBUSH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 112104127 (Tel: 6466435951)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 05, 2013

Registered at 1742 FLATBUSH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 112104127 (Tel: 6466435951)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 05, 2013

Recorded as OBINNA AKANO, O.D

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 05, 2013

Optometrist (License #007797 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 19, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1104101260

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: October 19, 2011

Last Update: July 28, 2022

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2742a E Tremont Ave

Bronx, NY 104612808

Phone: 7186845634

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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