Dr. Ralph Paternoster , OD
Optometrist • Bronx, NY
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Ralph Paternoster, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Bronx, NY. With approximately 44 years of clinical experience since graduating from State University Of New York - State College Optometry in 1982, Dr. Paternoster delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1250 PELHAM PKWY S.
Dr. Paternoster accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
1250 Pelham Pkwy S
Bronx, NY 104611006
Medicare Profile & Education
State University Of New York - State College Optometry
1982
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Bronx, NY
Practicing in Bronx, NY (3674 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
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Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
92012
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
|
188 | 133 | $125.00 | $101.59 |
|
92014
Established patient complete exam of visual system
|
169 | 169 | $150.00 | $142.87 |
|
92083
Exam of visual field with extended testing
|
42 | 35 | $133.00 | $72.88 |
|
92133
Imaging of optic nerve
|
38 | 32 | $180.00 | $37.96 |
|
92250
Photography of the retina
|
23 | 23 | $180.00 | $41.77 |
|
92134
Imaging of retina
|
23 | 23 | $177.61 | $45.90 |
|
92004
New patient complete exam of visual system
|
19 | 19 | $150.00 | $148.23 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X
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.
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 1250 PELHAM PKWY S, BRONX, NY 104611006 (Tel: 7185973530)
Registered at 1250 PELHAM PKWY S, BRONX, NY 104611006 (Tel: 7185973530)
Recorded as RALPH PATERNOSTER, O.D.
Optometrist (License #UT004171 in NY)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
1250 Pelham Pkwy S
Bronx, NY 104611006
Phone: 7185973530
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