Quick answers
- Does Nikola Ragusa accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nikola Ragusa 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 Nikola Ragusa see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 241 Original Medicare patients and 1,129 services for Nikola Ragusa. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nikola Ragusa's NPI number?
- 1568625192. 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 Nikola Ragusa, 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 | 241 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,129 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)138 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)125 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)120 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)104 services
- Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (92020)103 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 pressure73%
- High cholesterol73%
- Arthritis39%
- Diabetes38%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Chronic kidney disease19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Nikola Ragusa is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2104 30th AveAstoria, NY 11102
- 2590 Frisby AveBronx, NY 10461 (718) 409‑9400
- 3063 38th St, Suite B1Astoria, NY 11103 (718) 757‑0564
- 329 E 149th St, Fl 2Bronx, NY 10451 (888) 212‑3937
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nikola Ragusa as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Michael a Pisacano MD PC9 clinicians in the group
- Gotham Eye Medical P.C.8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Astoria
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Astoria, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Michael a Pisacano MD PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568625192 |
| 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