Physician Profile
Adam J. Lish, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lish
Based in Brooklyn, NY, Adam J. Lish, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Adam graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1989. According to Medicare claims data, Adam cared for 2,479 Medicare patients across 3,069 services. The services billed most often include exam of visual field with extended testing, photography of the retina, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (718) 968-8700
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1901 UTICA AVE
Brooklyn, NY 11234
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,069 services · 2,479 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
221 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
37 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
29 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
21 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session | Procedure | 66761 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method | Imaging | 76513 |
94 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
76 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
44 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
515 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
308 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Brooklyn 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Lish specialize in?
Dr. Lish is an eye doctor in Brooklyn, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Lish located?
Dr. Lish is listed at 1901 Utica Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11234. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lish's phone number?
The number on file is (718) 968-8700. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lish's NPI number?
Dr. Lish's National Provider Identifier is 1083711766. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Lish go to medical school?
Dr. Lish attended Boston University School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Lish been practicing?
Dr. Lish has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Lish do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lish performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser repair to improve eye fluid flow; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method and 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Lish confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lish. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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