Quick answers
- Does Cynthia L. Zara accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cynthia L. Zara 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 Cynthia L. Zara see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 945 Original Medicare patients and 1,688 services for Cynthia L. Zara. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Cynthia L. Zara's NPI number?
- 1740367473. 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 Cynthia L. Zara, 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 | 945 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,688 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)395 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)362 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)217 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)174 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)119 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%
- Arthritis55%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Diabetes33%
- Anxiety33%
Practice locations
Addresses where Cynthia L. Zara is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 186 Old Town RdSouthampton, NY 11968 (631) 265‑8780
- 260 Christopher Ln, Suite 102aStaten Island, NY 10314 (646) 921‑1738
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Cynthia L. Zara as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sight Medical Doctors PLLC115 clinicians in the group
- Eye Care Vision Optometry PC31 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sight Medical Doctors PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1740367473 |
| 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