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- 10837 71St Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375
About Dr. Aharon
Raphael Aharon, MD practices ophthalmology in Forest Hills, NY. Raphael is a 1980 graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Medicare claims data shows Raphael provided 8,562 services to 2,810 patients. The services billed most often include removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, and established patient complete exam of visual system. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679543235.
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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) 268-6120
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10837 71ST AVE
Forest Hills, NY 11375
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
8,562 services · 2,810 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
2,608 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
2,428 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
844 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
562 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
547 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
305 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
287 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
267 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
224 | More 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.
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 Forest Hills 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1980 at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Aharon's specialty?
Dr. Aharon is an eye doctor in Forest Hills, 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 Dr. Aharon?
Dr. Aharon is listed at 10837 71St Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Aharon?
The number on file is (718) 268-6120. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Aharon?
Dr. Aharon's National Provider Identifier is 1679543235. 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. Aharon's medical education?
Dr. Aharon attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Aharon have?
Dr. Aharon has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Aharon known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Aharon performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Aharon's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Aharon. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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