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- 1969 W 5Th St, Apt 7D, Brooklyn, NY 11223
About Dr. Fishman
Gary R. Fishman, MD is a healthcare provider in Brooklyn, NY specializing in ophthalmology. Gary trained at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, graduating in 2001. According to Medicare claims data, Gary cared for 4,417 Medicare patients across 5,784 services. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, exam of the internal drainage system of eye, and photography of the retina. This provider record is associated with NPI 1558303354.
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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
- (646) 334-8914
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1969 W 5TH ST APT 7D
Brooklyn, NY 11223
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
5,784 services · 4,417 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
198 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
176 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
32 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
86 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
64 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
813 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
666 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
569 | More 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 in Brooklyn 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
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. Fishman specialize in?
Dr. Fishman 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”.
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Where is Dr. Fishman located?
Dr. Fishman is listed at 1969 W 5Th St Apt 7D, Brooklyn, NY 11223. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Dr. Fishman's phone number?
The number on file is (646) 334-8914. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is Dr. Fishman's NPI number?
Dr. Fishman's National Provider Identifier is 1558303354. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. Fishman go to medical school?
Dr. Fishman attended Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Fishman been practicing?
Dr. Fishman has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Fishman do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Fishman performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, laser repair to improve eye fluid flow and complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness and ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and exam of the internal drainage system of eye. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Fishman confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Fishman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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