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Optometry

Rimma Kapatsinskaya, OD

Sees patients in Brooklyn, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Rimma Kapatsinskaya, OD is an optometrist at 187 Ave Q, Brooklyn, NY 11223. Phone: (718) 373-2020. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Rimma Kapatsinskaya had 357 Original Medicare patients and 3,189 services. NPI 1477801645. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Optometrist (Medicare lists Optometry)
  • Address: 187 Ave Q, Brooklyn, NY 11223 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (718) 373‑2020
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Elena Feldman Optometrist PC
  • Optometry school: State University Of New York - State College Optometry · graduated 2012 (14 years since optometry school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Rimma Kapatsinskaya, 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 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 patients357
Services billed to Medicare3,189
Different services or procedures23
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures (76512)578 services
  2. Photography of content of eyes (92285)364 services
  3. Photography of the retina (92250)362 services
  4. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)334 services
  5. 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).

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

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Other optometrists in Brooklyn

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Brooklyn, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Elena Feldman Optometrist PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialOD
Optometry schoolState University Of New York - State College Optometry
Graduation year2012 (14 years since optometry school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1477801645
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Sources

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