DR. WALLY KOPELOWITZ MD
NPI 1639128135
Ophthalmology in Brooklyn, NY

NPI Status: Active since May 10, 2006

Contact Information

546 EASTERN PARKWAY
EMPIRE CENTER
BROOKLYN, NY
ZIP 11225
Phone: (718) 604-4800
Fax: (718) 604-4828

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 54
  • Ophthalmology
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About WALLY KOPELOWITZ

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Wally Kopelowitz, a provider established in Brooklyn, New York with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology and more than 54 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1639128135 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number 1371321 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1639128135
Provider Name
DR. WALLY KOPELOWITZ MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
546 EASTERN PARKWAY EMPIRE CENTER BROOKLYN, NY 11225
Location Phone
(718) 604-4800
Location Fax
(718) 604-4828
Mailing Address
233 NOSTRAND AVE BROOKLYN, NY 11205
Mailing Phone
(718) 826-3911
Mailing Fax
(718) 604-4828
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
1972
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-10-2006
Last Update Date
03-01-2008
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Ophthalmologists like Wally Kopelowitz specialize in diagnosing and treating eye conditions. They may perform surgeries to correct vision issues or prevent vision loss due to diseases like glaucoma. Additionally, they can provide eyeglasses, prescribe contact lenses, and offer other vision-related services.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Ophthalmology

Taxonomy Code
207W00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
1371321
License State
NY
Taxonomy Description
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Blue Max 70/50 $6700 - PPO
  • Blue Max 90/70 $1500 - PPO
  • Blue Max Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 50/50 $3300 - PPO
  • Blue Max Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 50/50 $7500 Standardized Plan - PPO
  • Blue Max Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 60/40 $5000 Standardized Plan - PPO
  • Blue Max Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 75/55 $1500 Standardized Plan - PPO
  • Blue Saver 60/40 $6100 - PPO
  • Blue Saver 90/70 $3200 - PPO
  • BlueSelect Bronze Basic - PPO
  • BlueSelect Bronze Core - PPO
  • BlueSelect Expanded Bronze Standard without Kid's Dental - PPO
  • BlueSelect Gold Core - PPO
  • BlueSelect Gold HealthPlus - PPO
  • BlueSelect Gold Standard without Kid's Dental - PPO
  • BlueSelect Silver Classic - PPO
  • BlueSelect Silver Classic without Kid's Dental - PPO
  • BlueSelect Silver HealthPlus - PPO
  • BlueSelect Silver HealthPlus without Kid's Dental - PPO
  • BlueSelect Silver Standard without Kid's Dental - PPO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
00460297MEDICAID (05)NY 
25A282MEDICARE PIN (08) 
B11529MEDICARE UPIN (02) 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Wally Kopelowitz is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Wally Kopelowitz is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557338407

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20040911000027

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient complete exam of visual system

An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.

This service was performed 53 times for 49 patients

Established patient problem focused exam of visual system

This is a routine check-up for existing patients focusing on the visual system. It involves examining your eyes to detect any potential issues or changes in your vision. It's a crucial part of maintaining good eye health.

This service was performed 30 times for 25 patients

Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing

This procedure involves a detailed examination of the back part of your eye, focusing on the optic nerve, a crucial component for vision. A drawing or map of the optic nerve is created to help track any changes over time. This can help detect eye diseases early.

This service was performed 17 times for 15 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $38.57 for a new patient copayment and $20.86 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 11225 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $154.28
  • Minimum New Patient Price $67.4
  • Maximum New Patient Price $203.53
  • Average New Patient Copayment $38.57
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $16.85
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $50.88

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $83.44
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $21.66
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $164.45
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $20.86
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.41
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $41.11

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Wally Kopelowitz is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
BROOKDALE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER1 BROOKDALE PLAZA
BROOKLYN, NY 11212
(718) 240-5966Acute Care Hospitals

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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation


The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.

Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation.
1639128135
Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit.
2669221616
Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24.
2 + 6 + 6 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 65
Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit.
70 - 65 = 55

The NPI number 1639128135 is valid because the calculated check digit 5 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 11 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.

NPI Name / Type Taxonomy Address
1831152693 MARIETA S TANAEL MD
Individual
Internal Medicine546 EASTERN PARKWAY EMPIRE CENTER
BROOKLYN, NY 11225
(718) 604-4800
1134182918 ELIZABETH ACENAS-RECIENTES MD
Individual
Pediatrics546 EASTERN PARKWAY EMPIRE CENTER
BROOKLYN, NY 11225
(718) 604-4800
1720045057 YONG ILAN CHI MD
Individual
Obstetrics & Gynecology546 EASTERN PARKWAY
BROOKLYN, NY 11225
(718) 604-4800
1134157001 FITZ D CHUBB MD
Individual
Internal Medicine546 EASTERN PARKWAY EMPIRE CENTER
BROOKLYN, NY 11225
(718) 604-4800
1609023019 JEAN R LATORTUE MD
Individual
Surgery546 EASTERN PARKWAY EMPIRE CENTER
BROOKLYN, NY 11225
(718) 604-4800
1740222868 YOLEIDA BUCOBO MD
Individual
Pediatrics546 EASTERN PARKWAY EMPIRE CENTER
BROOKLYN, NY 11225
(718) 604-4800
1174566889 TRACY MARGARET SHARPE RD CDE
Individual
Nutritionist546 EASTERN PARKWAY EMPIRE CENTER
BROOKLYN, NY 11225
(718) 604-4800
1073077012 JOHNINE MELINDA SUMPTER FNP
Individual
Nurse Practitioner (Family)546 EASTERN PARKWAY
BROOKLYN, NY 11225
(718) 604-4800
1760049308CITYBLOCK MEDICAL PRACTICE NC, P.C.
Organization
Family Medicine546 EASTERN PARKWAY CITYBLOCK - CROWN HEIGHTS
BROOKLYN, NY 11225
(000) 000-0000
1962880484 DAHLIA RAYMOND M.D.
Individual
Internal Medicine546 EASTERN PARKWAY
BROOKLYN, NY 11225
(718) 604-4800
1174521322 JUNE-ANN NICOLE WILSON MD
Individual
Internal Medicine546 EASTERN PARKWAY
BROOKLYN, NY 11225
(718) 604-4800

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1639128135, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on May 10, 2006

The provider is located at 546 Eastern Parkway Empire Center Brooklyn, Ny 11225 and the phone number is (718) 604-4800

The provider's speciality is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X

The provider has more than 54 years of experience.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.

Yes, as of June 20, 2025 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

Medicare beneficiaries should expect a typical cost of $154.28 with an average copayment of $38.57 for new patient appointments. Established patients should expect a typical charge of $83.44 and an average copayment of 20.86. Please review your insurance plan or contact the provider directly to determine your specific costs.

The most common procedures or services performed by this practitioner are: Established patient complete exam of visual system, Established patient problem focused exam of visual system and Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing.

The practitioner is affiliated to the following hospital(s): BROOKDALE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER. Hospital affiliations are identified through self-reporting data and service claims based on the place of service.

This NPI record was last updated on May 10, 2006. To officially update your NPI information contact the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) at 1-800-465-3203 (NPI Toll-Free) or by email at [email protected].
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