Quick answers
- Does Rimma Kapatsinskaya accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rimma Kapatsinskaya 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 Rimma Kapatsinskaya see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 357 Original Medicare patients and 3,189 services for Rimma Kapatsinskaya. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rimma Kapatsinskaya's NPI number?
- 1477801645. 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 Rimma Kapatsinskaya, 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 | 357 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,189 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures (76512)578 services
- Photography of content of eyes (92285)364 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)362 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)334 services
- Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness (76514)233 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%
- Diabetes46%
- Arthritis41%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Rimma Kapatsinskaya is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 187 Ave QBrooklyn, NY 11223
- 187 Ave UBrooklyn, NY 11223 (718) 373‑2020
- 2504 Flatbush AveBrooklyn, NY 11234 (718) 253‑7700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rimma Kapatsinskaya as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Elena Feldman Optometrist PC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Brooklyn
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Brooklyn, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Elena Feldman Optometrist PC
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 | 2012 (14 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1477801645 |
| 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