2026 NPPES data Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician NPI 1972607000 MD
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ALFRED COSSARI, MD

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician in PORT JEFFERSON, New York. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
57
Medicare Part D claims · 16 beneficiaries · Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician avg: 266

What the federal data shows

ALFRED COSSARI, MD filed 57 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician in PORT JEFFERSON, New York.

57
Part D claims, 2023

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ALFRED COSSARI, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

57 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ALFRED COSSARI, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ALFRED COSSARI, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/11/2006

NPI 1972607000

Primary specialty

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician

Rare

242 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

57 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 266

Specialty distribution in New York

How Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician share within New York

1. Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ALFRED COSSARI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 311 BARNUM AVENUE, PORT JEFFERSON, NY, 11777, with a listed phone of (631) 928-6400. NPI 1972607000 was issued on 09/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COSSARI most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 57 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 16 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 242 enrolled providers across 40 states and an average of 266 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

311 BARNUM AVENUE
PORT JEFFERSON, NY 11777

Provider Details

NPI 1972607000
Specialty Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/11/2006

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ALFRED COSSARI, MD. To verify ALFRED COSSARI, MD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

57
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
16
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
81
Total Day Supply
1,741
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician Overview

How ALFRED COSSARI, MD fits within the Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician landscape nationally.

242
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician Providers in US
40
States with Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician
266
Avg Claims per Provider

ALFRED COSSARI, MD's 57 claims are below the specialty average of 266.

Nearby Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as COSSARI.

Compare Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALFRED COSSARI, MD's specialty?
ALFRED COSSARI, MD specializes in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician and practices in PORT JEFFERSON, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does ALFRED COSSARI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALFRED COSSARI, MD wrote 57 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 16 beneficiaries.
Where is ALFRED COSSARI, MD located?
ALFRED COSSARI, MD is located at 311 BARNUM AVENUE, PORT JEFFERSON, NY, 11777. Phone: (631) 928-6400.
What is ALFRED COSSARI, MD's NPI number?
ALFRED COSSARI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972607000, issued on 09/11/2006.
How many Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 242 Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician providers across 40 states in the US. The average Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician provider writes 266 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does ALFRED COSSARI, MD accept Medicare?
ALFRED COSSARI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 57 Part D claims and 16 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALFRED COSSARI, MD's credentials?
ALFRED COSSARI, MD's NPI is 1972607000 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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