Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Michael Cortese, OD
Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Slingerlands, NY
- NPI 1508947268
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
- 45 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
9 Vista Blvd, Suite 201
Slingerlands, NY 121592183
(518) 598-0202
fax (518) 598-1454
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 16, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 1981 — 45 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 152W00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #004035
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508947268. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
588
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$44,754
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
92014 |
Established patient complete exam of visual system | 171 | 160 | $122 | |
92012 |
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | 74 | 67 | $87 | |
92134 |
Imaging of retina | 69 | 65 | $39 | |
83861 |
Microfluid analysis of tears | 66 | 29 | $22 | |
92133 |
Imaging of optic nerve | 62 | 61 | $34 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 51 | 37 | $87 | |
92083 |
Exam of visual field with extended testing | 45 | 42 | $59 | |
92250 |
Photography of the retina | 30 | 25 | $36 | |
92004 |
New patient complete exam of visual system | 20 | 20 | $146 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Slingerlands Optometrist, average services per provider: 65. This provider delivers 9.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,101
Transactions
42
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. | 8 | $307.59 | |
| Biotissue Holdings INC. | 18 | $296.38 | |
| Astellas Pharma US INC | 1 | $125.00 | |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. | 5 | $117.48 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $67.50 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 2 | $58.31 | |
| Dompe US, INC. | 2 | $43.70 | |
| Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $36.26 | |
| Oyster Point Pharma, INC. | 2 | $32.56 | |
| Alcon Vision LLC | 1 | $16.59 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
464
Patients
171
Total drug cost
$88,934
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | Generic | 129 | 44 | $2,970 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) | Brand | 63 | 17 | $1,419 |
| Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) | Brand | 51 | 43 | $3,439 |
| Lumigan (Bimatoprost) | Brand | 40 | 17 | $27,534 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | Generic | 38 | 24 | $1,581 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | Generic | 30 | 13 | $944 |
| Restasis (Cyclosporine) | Brand | 24 | 13 | $43,499 |
| Travoprost | Generic | 24 | 0 | $6,406 |
| Timolol Maleate | Generic | 21 | 0 | $353 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) | Brand | 16 | 0 | $214 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Michael Cortese's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Cortese practices Optometrist in Slingerlands, NY.
Where does Dr. Michael Cortese practice?
Dr. Michael Cortese practices at 9 Vista Blvd, Slingerlands, NY 121592183. Office phone: 5185980202.
What is Dr. Michael Cortese's NPI?
Dr. Michael Cortese's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508947268, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Cortese accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Cortese accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Cortese 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); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.