Apple Ophthalmology
Dr. Kichiemon Asoma & Dr. Teru Hayashi & Dr. Naomi Hayashi
In-office eye exams: Mon-Fri (8:30am to 5:00pm)
Safety is our top priority: Doctors and staff have been vaccinated for COVID-19. Your safety and health is our top priority. HEPA air filters, N95 masks, breath shields, hand sanitizer, CDC guidelines. Spacious office with high ceilings. Limited staff and patients on site for distancing.
Experienced Eye Care : Ophthalmologist Eye Doctors in NYC
Undergraduate: Columbia University
Medical School: SUNY Downstate
Internship: Albert Einstein (Philadelphia)
Residency: SUNY Downstate
Fellowship: U. Texas Southwestern
Undergraduate: Brandeis University
Optometry School: NSU Optometry
Army Bronze-Star Veteran
Former Law Enforcement Officer
Undergraduate: Princeton University
Medical School: Cornell University (Weill)
Internship: NY Presbyterian - Queens
Residency: NY Presbyterian - Cornell
Kichiemon Asoma, MD, Teru Hayashi, OD and Naomi Hayashi, MD offer gentle eye exams as caring, attentive physicians with up-to-date advanced imaging technology, with specialized treatments for Cataracts, Glaucoma, High blood pressure & Hypertension, Diabetes eye health, Dry eyes, TearCare System for Dry Eyes and Blepharitis, Red eyes, Itchy eyes, Burning sensation in eyes, Blepharitis, Contact lenses, Glasses, Refractive Surgery, Presbyopic intraocular lenses (Panoptix, Synfony, Synchrony), Swollen itchy eyelids, Styes, Astigmatism and keratoconus screening, Floaters, Macular degeneration, Macular pucker, Retinal tears, Rheumatoid arthritis and Plaquenil screening, Light sensitivity, Colorlite spectacle lenses for color deficiency, Pressure around the eyes, Migraines, Driver license exams. 日本語
Most major insurance plans accepted! Call 212-500-1148 today.
In-network Insurance Plans include:
United Nations Employee BCBS plan
Aetna
Cigna
BCBS
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare
UHC Empire Plan
UMR (Dr. Asoma and Dr. Naomi only)
Elderplan (Dr. Asoma and Dr. Naomi only)
EmblemHealth GHI
EmblemHealth HIP (Dr. Teru and Dr. Asoma only)
Multiplan/PHCS/POMCO (Dr. Asoma and Dr. Naomi only)
Nippon Life Benefits (Aetna Signature network)
1199 NBF (Dr. Naomi and Dr. Asoma only)
Medicare
Railroad Medicare
Healthfirst Medicare plans and commercials (Dr. Asoma and Dr. Naomi only)
Oscar (Dr. Asoma and Dr. Naomi only)
Humana
Bright Health Medicare Advantage (Dr. Asoma and Dr. Naomi only)
Overseas insurances including AIG (former AIU), Emergency Assistance Japan (EAJ), Mitsui Sumitomo, TM Claims Services and Prestige International
Vision Plans: Eyemed, Spectera (Dr. Teru only, through Spectacle Optometry PLLC)
Frequently asked questions:
What's the difference between an ophthalmologist and an optometrist (an eye M.D. versus an O.D.)?
Can I order my contact lenses through Apple Ophthalmology? If you had an eye exam at Apple Ophthalmology within the past year, then you can order your contact lenses from us at applelenses.com
Will my insurance cover more than one eye exam a year? Yes, medical insurance covers more than one exam a year especially if you are having any blurry vision, redness, pain, need to recheck eye pressure...