Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout HERSCHITZ
Izak Herschitz, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Brooklyn, NY. Medicare claims data shows Izak provided 4,868 services to 3,699 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (718) 332-1777
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1150 BRIGHTON BEACH AVE
Brooklyn, NY 11235
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,868 services · 3,699 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
387 |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
224 |
| Removal of foreign body in cornea using slit lamp | Procedure | 65222 |
126 |
| Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68810 |
104 |
| Removal of multiple chronic growths of same eyelid | Procedure | 67801 |
86 |
| Removal of scars of eyelid lining due to infection | Procedure | 68040 |
16 |
| Removal of chronic growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67800 |
11 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
91 |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
51 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
621 |
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 ophthalmology specialists 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 ophthalmology specialists 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 Dr. Herschitz's specialty?
Dr. Herschitz is an ophthalmology in Brooklyn, NY. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Herschitz?
Dr. 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 Dr. Herschitz?
The number on file is (718) 332-1777. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Herschitz?
Dr. 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 Dr. Herschitz's medical education?
Dr. Herschitz attended Other, graduating in 1971. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Herschitz have?
Dr. Herschitz has 55 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1971, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Herschitz known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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
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