Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Alex Tarnarider, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Brooklyn, NY

  • NPI 1598760241
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
319 Brighton Beach Ave
Brooklyn, NY 112357412
(718) 616-1600
fax (718) 616-0082

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 31, 2020
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #TUV005462
Medicaid
NY #01432411

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598760241. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,714
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$278,752
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 941 616 $146
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 547 299 $103
92250 Photography of the retina 542 512 $43
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 214 214 $171
92134 Imaging of retina 191 131 $47
92285 Photography of content of eyes 89 76 $28
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 64 59 $41
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug 53 23 $129
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 37 35 $73
92132 Imaging of front third of eye 36 31 $36

In context: peer comparison

Among 78 peers in Brooklyn Optometrist, average services per provider: 112. This provider delivers 24× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,585
Patients
571
Total drug cost
$439,570
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 215 35 $150,481
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 193 47 $6,099
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 134 28 $55,349
Latanoprost Generic 132 24 $1,718
Olopatadine Hcl Generic 129 35 $5,439
Alrex (Loteprednol Etabonate) Brand 122 86 $57,208
Sulfacetamide-Prednisolone (Sulfacetamide/Prednisolone Sp) Brand 114 104 $1,600
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) Brand 110 89 $5,274
Timolol Maleate Generic 103 22 $13,679
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 71 16 $39,299

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Alex Tarnarider's medical specialty?
Dr. Alex Tarnarider practices Optometrist in Brooklyn, NY.
Where does Dr. Alex Tarnarider practice?
Dr. Alex Tarnarider practices at 319 Brighton Beach Ave, Brooklyn, NY 112357412. Office phone: 7186161600.
What is Dr. Alex Tarnarider's NPI?
Dr. Alex Tarnarider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598760241, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alex Tarnarider accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alex Tarnarider accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alex Tarnarider commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.