Quick answers
- Does Aurora Axin Tussy accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Aurora Axin Tussy accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Aurora Axin Tussy see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 407 Original Medicare patients and 416 services for Aurora Axin Tussy. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Aurora Axin Tussy's NPI number?
- 1245375716. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Aurora Axin Tussy, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 407 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 416 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)196 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)154 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)33 services
- New patient problem focused exam of visual system (92002)25 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes68%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia60%
- Arthritis57%
- Depression56%
Practice locations
Addresses where Aurora Axin Tussy is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 14461 38th AveFlushing, NY 11354 (212) 739‑1799
- 2340 Cropsey AveBrooklyn, NY 11214 (212) 739‑1799
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Aurora Axin Tussy as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Jacob C Shafran Optometry PLLC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Flushing
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Flushing, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Jacob C Shafran Optometry PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | State University Of New York - State College Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245375716 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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