Doctor Profile

Eye Care · Ophthalmology

Robert D. Ostrow

MD · Ophthalmology · University Of Minnesota Medical School
5851 DULUTH ST
SUITE 215
Golden Valley, MN 55422
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 60+ Years Practicing
222
Medicare Patients / yr
6
Procedures Billed
60
Years Practicing
0
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Ostrow

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Minnesota, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Ostrow is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 55422, MN — the Ophthalmology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Ostrow Does

Dr. Ostrow served 222 Medicare patients across 258 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 78% below the average Ophthalmology in Minnesota (1,026 patients across 290 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)7671
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)6856
Imaging of retina (92134)4036
Imaging of optic nerve (92133)3324
Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)3024

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Ostrow billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

CMS does not list any hospital affiliations for Dr. Ostrow. This is common for office-based practitioners who don't admit patients to hospitals.

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Ostrow practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Ostrow offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 5851 DULUTH ST, SUITE 215, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Phone: (763) 546-8422

Area Safety Grade

D-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

27 min

Average commute time in this zip · 76% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

97.9479

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Eye Care Doctors near 55422, MN

If Dr. Ostrow isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest eye care doctors near 55422, MN:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Adam GessOphthalmology1.1K1.4 mi
Luke D. DolezalOphthalmology1.4K1.4 mi
Andrea H. VanmeterOptometry461.4 mi
John DehnelOphthalmology1.4 mi
Polly L. MccormackOphthalmology6441.4 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Ostrow takes three steps:

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Robert D. Ostrow: Common Questions

Does Dr. Ostrow accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Ostrow is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Ostrow depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 55422, MN →
Where is Dr. Ostrow's office?
Dr. Ostrow practices at 5851 DULUTH ST, SUITE 215, Golden Valley, MN 55422. Phone: (763) 546-8422.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Ostrow accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (763) 546-8422 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 55422, MN to see available options.
Does Dr. Ostrow offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Ostrow as offering telehealth. Call the office at (763) 546-8422 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Ostrow?
Dr. Ostrow graduated in 1966 and has been practicing for approximately 60 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Ostrow treated 222 Medicare patients across 6 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Ostrow is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (763) 546-8422 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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