Active NPI 1508947268 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael J Cortese , OD

Optometrist • Slingerlands, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Cortese, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Slingerlands, NY. With approximately 45 years of clinical experience since graduating from State University Of New York - State College Optometry in 1981, Dr. Cortese delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 9 VISTA BLVD.

Dr. Cortese maintains professional affiliations with Capital Region Eye Specialist And Surgeon Pllc, New York Optometry Professional Pllc, Robco Optometry Enterprises, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include microfluid analysis of tears, established patient outpatient office visit, ct scan of cornea. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

9 Vista Blvd
Suite 201

Slingerlands, NY 121592183

Telephone 5185980202

Fax 5185981454

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Tlc The Laser Center (Institute) Inc. Facility NPI 1750594883

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

State University Of New York - State College Optometry

Graduation Year

1981

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Slingerlands, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

45 Yrs +22.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.0 Yrs

State Avg: 23.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Slingerlands, NY (3674 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

66.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cortese (45 Years) 45 Yrs

Slingerlands Specialty Average (23.0 Years) 23.0 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
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	179	84	$45.00	$22.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	117	115	$291.00	$122.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	80	55	$221.89	$86.87
92025 Ct scan of cornea	41	40	$100.00	$31.91
92134 Imaging of retina	37	37	$275.05	$37.67
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	35	34	$200.00	$37.20
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	30	30	$294.20	$159.52
92250 Photography of the retina	20	20	$122.20	$34.12
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	17	16	$65.00	$10.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	171	160	$384.00	$122.33
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	74	67	$265.00	$87.29
92134 Imaging of retina	69	65	$140.00	$39.27
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	66	29	$50.00	$22.03
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	62	61	$138.16	$34.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	51	37	$227.00	$86.55
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	45	42	$199.00	$59.29
92250 Photography of the retina	30	25	$243.00	$36.19
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	20	20	$463.00	$145.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	290	239	$384.00	$123.98
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	183	72	$50.00	$22.16
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	141	122	$265.00	$87.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	124	81	$227.00	$88.84
92134 Imaging of retina	111	81	$140.00	$39.83
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	95	75	$138.96	$34.80
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	78	68	$199.00	$61.37
92250 Photography of the retina	52	48	$243.00	$36.49
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	39	39	$463.00	$147.33
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	26	26	$90.00	$10.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	299	250	$234.41	$123.19
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	214	84	$50.00	$22.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	153	94	$161.67	$88.86
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	119	104	$173.24	$87.60
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	97	81	$94.13	$35.00
92134 Imaging of retina	89	75	$94.72	$40.22
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	83	83	$276.61	$147.34
92250 Photography of the retina	73	67	$146.01	$37.28
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	65	62	$139.60	$59.48
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	39	39	$60.26	$10.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	275	230	$175.00	$123.37
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	212	86	$50.00	$22.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	109	66	$125.00	$73.27
92250 Photography of the retina	97	90	$125.00	$43.48
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	71	63	$75.00	$35.20
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	71	71	$225.00	$147.80
92134 Imaging of retina	71	62	$75.00	$39.92
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	70	64	$125.00	$86.73
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	35	34	$100.00	$60.63
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	16	16	$50.00	$11.13
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	13	13	$125.00	$82.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	159	154	$202.36	$121.61
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	114	55	$46.67	$22.03
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	63	49	$154.44	$85.16
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	29	29	$81.90	$35.00
92250 Photography of the retina	25	25	$125.00	$46.75
92134 Imaging of retina	22	22	$77.73	$39.53
92025 Ct scan of cornea	17	17	$185.29	$36.33
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	15	15	$108.33	$61.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	14	$112.14	$71.25
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	14	14	$225.00	$146.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	61	58	$225.00	$114.91
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	52	24	$45.00	$22.03
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	44	31	$160.00	$78.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	54	49	$225.00	$113.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	44	37	$95.00	$66.72
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	36	17	$45.00	$22.21
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$150.00	$93.13
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	11	11	$95.00	$33.05

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NY 004035

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

New York Optometry Professional Pllc

400 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 121103211

Phone: 5187857891

Capital Region Eye Specialist And Surgeon Pllc

9 Vista Blvd, Slingerlands, NY 121592183

Phone: 5184751515

Robco Optometry Enterprises, Llc

400 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 121103211

Phone: 5187857891

Capital Region Eye Specialist And Surgeon Pllc

9 Vista Blvd, Slingerlands, NY 121592183

Capital Region Eye Specialist And Surgeon Pllc

95 W Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 128666006

Phone: 5185875900

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Milanka Stevanovic , MD

Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist

NPI 1063090066

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active June 16, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 16, 2014

Registered at 9 VISTA BLVD, SUITE 201, SLINGERLANDS, NY 121592183 (Tel: 5185980202)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 16, 2014

Registered at 9 VISTA BLVD, SUITE 201, SLINGERLANDS, NY 121592183 (Tel: 5185980202)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 16, 2014

Recorded as MICHAEL CORTESE, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 16, 2014

Optometrist (License #004035 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 18, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1508947268

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 18, 2006

Last Update: June 16, 2014

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

9 Vista Blvd, Suite 201

Slingerlands, NY 121592183

Phone: 5185980202

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