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- 75 Froehlich Farm Blvd, Woodbury, NY 11797
About Dr. Schlessinger
David A. Schlessinger, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Woodbury, NY specializing in ophthalmology. David trained at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, graduating in 1988. Medicare claims data shows David provided 7,023 services to 1,145 patients. The services billed most often include injection, incobotulinumtoxin a, 1 unit, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and photography of content of eyes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1316972367.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (516) 496-2122
- Email not available
Practice Locations
75 FROEHLICH FARM BLVD
Woodbury, NY 11797
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,023 services · 1,145 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
61 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths | Procedure | 11900 |
50 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
43 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68810 |
39 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 14060 |
21 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Incision and drainage of abscess of eyelid | Procedure | 67700 |
17 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
237 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
118 | As often as other 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.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Woodbury 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1988 at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is David A. Schlessinger's specialty?
David A. Schlessinger is an eye doctor in Woodbury, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find David A. Schlessinger?
David A. Schlessinger is listed at 75 Froehlich Farm Blvd, Woodbury, NY 11797. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact David A. Schlessinger?
The number on file is (516) 496-2122. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for David A. Schlessinger?
David A. Schlessinger's National Provider Identifier is 1316972367. 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
What is David A. Schlessinger's education?
David A. Schlessinger attended University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does David A. Schlessinger have?
David A. Schlessinger has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is David A. Schlessinger known for?
According to Medicare billing data, David A. Schlessinger performs procedures including injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face, injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths and removal of growth of eyelid; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is David A. Schlessinger's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by David A. Schlessinger. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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