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Active NPI 1659473155 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Albert J Contento , OD, FAAO

Optometrist • Bronx, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Albert Contento, OD, FAAO is a certified Optometrist practicing in Bronx, NY. With approximately 36 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1990, Dr. Contento delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1748 CROSBY AVE.

Dr. Contento is affiliated with Contento And Kaplan, Optometrists, P.C. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, closure of tear duct opening using plug, examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1748 Crosby Ave

Bronx, NY 10461

Telephone 7187922020
Fax 7187929415
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Bronx, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
36 Yrs +22.8 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
57.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Contento (36 Years) 36 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 (2020)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
77 63 $89.36 $79.29
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug
43 18 $296.51 $127.26
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
15 15 $125.00 $31.89
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
14 14 $150.00 $43.81

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-03-28
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NY VUT5105

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Contento And Kaplan, Optometrists, P.c.

1748 Crosby Ave, Bronx, NY 104614902

Phone: 7187922020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1023121456

Doctor of Optometry, Master of Science

NPI 1205938701

Doctor of Optometry, FAAO

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 17, 2018

Registered at 1748 CROSBY AVE, BRONX, NY 10461 (Tel: 7187922020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 17, 2018

Recorded as ALBERT CONTENTO, O.D.,F.A.A.O.

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 1748 CROSBY AVE, BRONX, NY 104614902 (Tel: 7187922020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 20 PINE HILL CT, BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NY 105101742 (Tel: 7187922020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as A CONTENTO, O.D.,F.A.A.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #VUT5105 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 04, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1659473155
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 04, 2006
Last Update: March 28, 2025
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

20 Pine Hill Ct

Briarcliff Manor, NY 105101742

Phone: 7187922020

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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