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- 1901 Utica Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11234
About Dr. 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. According to Medicare claims data, Jacob cared for 698 Medicare patients across 773 services. The services billed most often include photography of the retina, exam of visual field with extended testing, and established patient complete exam of visual system. NPI 1710083050 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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) 968-8700
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1901 UTICA AVE
Brooklyn, NY 11234
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
773 services · 698 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
76 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
42 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method | Imaging | 76513 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
109 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
106 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
90 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
86 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
38 | Less often 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 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 eye doctors 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.
Common questions
What does Dr. Ackerman specialize in?
Dr. Ackerman 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 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. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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 practicing?
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.
Medicare claims
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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