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- 1150 Brighton Beach Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235
About Dr. Herschitz
Izak Herschitz, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Brooklyn, NY. Medicare claims data shows Izak provided 4,868 services to 3,699 patients. The services billed most often include exam of the internal drainage system of eye, exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700969763.
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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) 332-1777
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1150 BRIGHTON BEACH AVE
Brooklyn, NY 11235
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
4,868 services · 3,699 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
387 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
224 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of foreign body in cornea using slit lamp | Procedure | 65222 |
126 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68810 |
104 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of multiple chronic growths of same eyelid | Procedure | 67801 |
86 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of scars of eyelid lining due to infection | Procedure | 68040 |
16 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of chronic growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67800 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
91 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
51 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
621 | 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 at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 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 1971 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 is Izak Herschitz's specialty?
Izak Herschitz 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 can I find Izak Herschitz?
Izak Herschitz is listed at 1150 Brighton Beach Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Izak Herschitz?
The number on file is (718) 332-1777. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Izak Herschitz?
Izak Herschitz's National Provider Identifier is 1700969763. 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 Izak Herschitz's education?
Izak Herschitz attended Other, graduating in 1971. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Izak Herschitz have?
Izak Herschitz has 55 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1971, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Izak Herschitz known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Izak Herschitz performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of eyelashes using forceps and removal of foreign body in cornea using slit lamp; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness and 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as exam of the internal drainage system of eye and exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Izak Herschitz's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Izak Herschitz. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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