Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Candice Distefano, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Northport, NY

  • NPI 1235618620
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
79 Middleville RD
Northport, NY 117682200
(631) 261-4400
Mailing address
627 Hicksville RD
Massapequa, NY 117581241

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #TUV008851-1

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235618620. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
699
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$52,870
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92250 Photography of the retina 165 165 $40
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 160 160 $171
92285 Photography of content of eyes 157 157 $28
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 45 45 $105
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope 44 44 $42
92134 Imaging of retina 35 35 $46
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 31 31 $146
92025 Ct scan of cornea 24 24 $39
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 19 19 $13
92020 Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 19 19 $32

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 54. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$256
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 5 $120.77
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. 1 $118.50
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 1 $16.98

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$256

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Candice Distefano's medical specialty?
Dr. Candice Distefano practices Optometrist in Northport, NY.
Where does Dr. Candice Distefano practice?
Dr. Candice Distefano practices at 79 Middleville RD, Northport, NY 117682200. Office phone: 6312614400.
What is Dr. Candice Distefano's NPI?
Dr. Candice Distefano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235618620, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Candice Distefano accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Candice Distefano accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Candice Distefano commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92004); Photography of content of eyes (HCPCS 92285). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.