Are you Dr. Gotlib? This profile is yours to edit: update your address, phone, photo and services.
Edit this profileAt a glance
- 6080 Jericho Tpke, Ste 102, Commack, NY 11725
About Dr. Gotlib
Based in Commack, NY, Richard W. Gotlib, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Richard graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1993. Richard is also listed as specializing in specialist. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 1,959 Medicare patients across 2,586 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. NPI 1386623338 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
- (631) 486-4742
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6080 JERICHO TPKE STE 102
Commack, NY 11725
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,586 services · 1,959 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
98 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
25 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
107 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
955 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
307 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
297 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
148 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
141 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
127 | 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 Commack 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1993 at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 7
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Gotlib specialize in?
Dr. Gotlib is an eye doctor in Commack, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Gotlib located?
Dr. Gotlib is listed at 6080 Jericho Tpke Ste 102, Commack, NY 11725. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Gotlib's phone number?
The number on file is (631) 486-4742. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Gotlib's NPI number?
Dr. Gotlib's National Provider Identifier is 1386623338. 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. Gotlib go to medical school?
Dr. Gotlib attended Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Gotlib been practicing?
Dr. Gotlib has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Gotlib do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Gotlib performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Gotlib confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Gotlib. If this is you, claiming it is free.
Guide.md
Guide.md listings do not constitute medical advice or an endorsement.