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Ophthalmology

Joseph L. Sokol, MD

Works at hospitals in Derby, CT · Connecticut

Summary

Dr. Joseph L. Sokol, MD is an ophthalmologist at 4 Corporate Dr, Suite 380, Shelton, CT 06484. Phone: (203) 926-1700. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joseph L. Sokol had 562 Original Medicare patients and 1,701 services. NPI 1275596892. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 4 Corporate Dr, Suite 380, Shelton, CT 06484 · Directions
  • Phone: (203) 926‑1700
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Griffin Hospital
  • Group practice: Connecticut Eye Specialists LLC
  • Medical school: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai · graduated 1990 (36 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joseph L. Sokol, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Joseph L. Sokol accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph L. Sokol 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 Joseph L. Sokol see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 562 Original Medicare patients and 1,701 services for Joseph L. Sokol. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joseph L. Sokol's NPI number?
1275596892. 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 Joseph L. Sokol, 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 patients562
Services billed to Medicare1,701
Different services or procedures40
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients78

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)492 services
  2. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)209 services
  3. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)192 services
  4. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)108 services
  5. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)105 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%
  • Arthritis42%
  • Diabetes29%
  • Ischemic heart disease28%
  • Osteoporosis20%

Hospitals where Joseph L. Sokol works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph L. Sokol at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Griffin HospitalDerby, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070031

Practice locations

Addresses where Joseph L. Sokol is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joseph L. Sokol as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Connecticut Eye Specialists LLC2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Connecticut

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Connecticut — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Connecticut Eye Specialists LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolIcahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
Graduation year1990 (36 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1275596892
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians