Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Vivian Monsanto, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Astoria, NY

  • NPI 1639135171
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3127 41St St
Astoria, NY 111033901
(718) 728-3400
fax (718) 721-7562
Mailing address
575 Park Ave, Apt. 307
New York, NY 100217332

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 19, 2014
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #202143

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639135171. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
897
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$80,131
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 360 274 $105
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 143 139 $43
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 117 114 $73
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 94 90 $66
92134 Imaging of retina 58 55 $46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 58 56 $148
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 21 21 $146
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope 20 19 $45
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 14 11 $361
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 12 12 $105

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 158. This provider delivers 5.7× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
459
Patients
167
Total drug cost
$34,175
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 127 52 $2,698
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 120 40 $3,056
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 94 46 $1,707
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 30 0 $12,754
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 27 15 $1,678
Travoprost Generic 22 0 $6,348
Timolol Maleate Generic 21 14 $882
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 18 0 $5,052

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Vivian Monsanto's medical specialty?
Dr. Vivian Monsanto practices Ophthalmology Physician in Astoria, NY.
Where does Dr. Vivian Monsanto practice?
Dr. Vivian Monsanto practices at 3127 41St St, Astoria, NY 111033901. Office phone: 7187283400.
What is Dr. Vivian Monsanto's NPI?
Dr. Vivian Monsanto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639135171, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vivian Monsanto accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Vivian Monsanto accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Vivian Monsanto commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133); Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.