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- Brooklyn location main office
398 Bridge St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 - Brooklyn location
632 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
About Dr. Dessner
Based in Brooklyn, NY, Eric S. Dessner, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Eric provided 1,206 services to 933 patients. The services billed most often include extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and established patient complete exam of visual system. NPI 1861686545 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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) 865-8159
- Email not available
Practice Locations
398 BRIDGE ST
Brooklyn, NY 11201
632 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
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
1,206 services · 933 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
28 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
30 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
225 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
184 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
168 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
167 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
108 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
107 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
86 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion | Treatment | 92060 |
41 | 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.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 Brooklyn 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at Other 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. Dessner?
Dr. Dessner 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
What is Dr. Dessner's address?
Dr. Dessner is listed at 398 Bridge St, Brooklyn, NY 11201. 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. Dessner?
The number on file is (718) 865-8159. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Dessner?
Dr. Dessner's National Provider Identifier is 1861686545. 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. Dessner train?
Dr. Dessner attended Other, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Dessner have?
Dr. Dessner has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Dessner perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Dessner performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Dessner's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Dessner. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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