Quick answers
- Where does Boris Kapelnik see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 5 practice locations, including Brooklyn, NY, Sunnyside, NY and Forest Hills, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Boris Kapelnik's specialty?
- Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
- Does Boris Kapelnik accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Boris Kapelnik accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Boris Kapelnik?
- (718) 373-2020, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Boris Kapelnik's NPI number?
- 1013963057. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Boris Kapelnik is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 187 Ave UBrooklyn, NY 11223 (718) 373‑2020
- 4504 46th StSunnyside, NY 11104 (718) 784‑2580
- 6373 108th StForest Hills, NY 11375 (718) 896‑2020
- 7051 Austin StForest Hills, NY 11375 (718) 793‑1200
- 922 A Flatbush AveBrooklyn, NY 11226 (718) 862‑3655
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Boris Kapelnik as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Avenue U Optometry P.C.5 clinicians in the group
- Sunny Vision Optometry PC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Brooklyn
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Brooklyn, NY — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago |
| Graduation year | 2005 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1013963057 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians