Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout ACKERMAN
Based in Brooklyn, NY, Jacob L Ackerman, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Jacob graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1971.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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Common questions
What does Dr. Ackerman specialise in?
Dr. Ackerman 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 is Dr. Ackerman located?
Dr. Ackerman is listed at 1901 UTICA AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11234. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ackerman's phone number?
The number on file is (718) 968-8700. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ackerman's NPI number?
Dr. Ackerman's National Provider Identifier is 1710083050. 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. Ackerman go to medical school?
Dr. Ackerman attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, graduating in 1971. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Ackerman been practising?
Dr. Ackerman has 55 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1971, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Ackerman do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ackerman performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures and ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Has Dr. Ackerman confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ackerman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (718) 968-8700
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1901 UTICA AVE
Brooklyn, NY 11234
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
773 services · 698 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
76 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
17 |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
42 |
| Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method | Imaging | 76513 |
15 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
14 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
109 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
106 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
90 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
86 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
38 |
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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
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 Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1971 at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 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.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.