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- 16820 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432
About Dr. Wallach
Based in Jamaica, NY, David Wallach, OD is listed in the NPI registry under optometry. David graduated from State University of New York - State College Optometry in 1987. David is also listed as specializing in optometrist. According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 2,154 Medicare patients across 2,534 services. The services billed most often include 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures, photography of content of eyes, and exam of visual field with extended testing. NPI 1972717544 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (718) 739-5454
- Email not available
Practice Locations
16820 JAMAICA AVE
Jamaica, NY 11432
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,534 services · 2,154 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
74 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Dilation of tear drainage opening | Procedure | 68801 |
34 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
447 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
239 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
261 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
246 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
245 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope | Treatment | 92286 |
243 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
188 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
153 | More than most peers in Optometry |
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 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometry specialists in Jamaica 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at State University of New York - State College Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1987 at State University of New York - State College Optometry 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 kind of doctor is Dr. Wallach?
Dr. Wallach is an optometry in Jamaica, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Wallach's address?
Dr. Wallach is listed at 16820 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Wallach?
The number on file is (718) 739-5454. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Wallach's NPI number?
Dr. Wallach's National Provider Identifier is 1972717544. 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. Wallach train?
Dr. Wallach attended State University of New York - State College Optometry, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Wallach been practicing?
Dr. Wallach has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Wallach perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Wallach performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug and dilation of tear drainage opening; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures and ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and exam of visual field with extended testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Wallach confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Wallach. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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