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- 34 Forest Ave, Glen Cove, NY 11542
About Dr. Appel
Based in Glen Cove, NY, Robert I. Appel, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Robert graduated from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1973. According to Medicare claims data, Robert cared for 120 Medicare patients across 151 services. The services billed most often include ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power, extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing, and exam of the internal drainage system of eye. NPI 1730140518 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
- (516) 676-0210
- Email not available
Practice Locations
34 FOREST AVE
Glen Cove, NY 11542
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
151 services · 120 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
48 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
27 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
22 | 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.
Also at this address 3
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 Glen Cove 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 12 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1973 at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University 4
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 Robert I. Appel's specialty?
Robert I. Appel is an eye doctor in Glen Cove, 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 Robert I. Appel?
Robert I. Appel is listed at 34 Forest Ave, Glen Cove, NY 11542. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Robert I. Appel?
The number on file is (516) 676-0210. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Robert I. Appel's NPI number?
Robert I. Appel's National Provider Identifier is 1730140518. 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 Robert I. Appel's education?
Robert I. Appel attended Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University, graduating in 1973. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Robert I. Appel been practicing?
Robert I. Appel has 53 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1973, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Robert I. Appel known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Robert I. Appel performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing and exam of the internal drainage system of eye. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Robert I. Appel confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Robert I. Appel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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