Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Arlene Schwartz, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Forest Hills, NY

  • NPI 1659338325
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
9808 Metropolitan Ave
Forest Hills, NY 113756628
(718) 520-8055
fax (718) 520-8056
Mailing address
6944 Main St
Flushing, NY 113671723

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 24, 2017
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #VUTOO5028
Medicaid
NY #01435363

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659338325. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
414
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$38,988
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92250 Photography of the retina 157 144 $43
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 123 67 $105
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 79 78 $146
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 38 38 $172
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 17 13 $73

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Forest Hills Optometrist, average services per provider: 112. This provider delivers 3.7× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
139
Patients
13
Total drug cost
$11,085
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 61 13 $988
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 24 0 $9,281
Timolol Maleate Generic 22 0 $316
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 19 0 $360
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 13 0 $140

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Arlene Schwartz's medical specialty?
Dr. Arlene Schwartz practices Optometrist in Forest Hills, NY.
Where does Dr. Arlene Schwartz practice?
Dr. Arlene Schwartz practices at 9808 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY 113756628. Office phone: 7185208055.
What is Dr. Arlene Schwartz's NPI?
Dr. Arlene Schwartz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659338325, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Arlene Schwartz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Arlene Schwartz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Arlene Schwartz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.