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Ophthalmology

Natalia V. Potapova, MD

Works at hospitals in New York, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Natalia V. Potapova, MD is an ophthalmologist at 25 5th Ave, New York, NY 10003. Phone: (917) 639-3459. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Natalia V. Potapova had 69 Original Medicare patients and 203 services. NPI 1518169630. 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: 25 5th Ave, New York, NY 10003 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (917) 639‑3459
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: NY Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
  • Group practice: Diamond District Corneal, P.C.
  • Medical school: Yale University School Of Medicine · graduated 2006 (20 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Natalia V. Potapova, 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 Natalia V. Potapova accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Natalia V. Potapova 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 Natalia V. Potapova see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 69 Original Medicare patients and 203 services for Natalia V. Potapova. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Natalia V. Potapova's NPI number?
1518169630. 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 Natalia V. Potapova, 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 patients69
Services billed to Medicare203
Different services or procedures24
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Photography of the retina (92250)49 services
  2. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)38 services
  3. New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)19 services
  4. Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (92020)18 services
  5. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)16 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 pressure74%
  • High cholesterol71%
  • Diabetes46%
  • Arthritis36%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%
  • Osteoporosis20%

Hospitals where Natalia V. Potapova works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Natalia V. Potapova 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Natalia V. Potapova is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Natalia V. Potapova as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Diamond District Corneal, P.C.4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in New York

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

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Other clinicians in Diamond District Corneal, P.C.

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolYale University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2006 (20 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1518169630
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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