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- 6 Meadow Ln, Lawrence, NY 11559
About Dr. Brecher
Rubin Brecher, MD practices ophthalmology in Lawrence, NY. Rubin is a 1984 graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Medicare claims data shows Rubin provided 30,137 services to 3,580 patients. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg, and injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609842749.
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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) 851-1186
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
6 MEADOW LN
Lawrence, NY 11559
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
Eye injury and cancer
- Chemical injury to the eye
- Foreign body in the eye
- Hyphema
- Open-globe eye injury
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Optic neuritis
- Optic neuropathy
- Orbital cellulitis
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Most searched conditions
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
- Endothelial corneal transplant
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
- Macular hole surgery
- Pneumatic retinopexy
- Retinal laser treatment
- Scleral buckle surgery
- Vitrectomy
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
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
30,137 services · 3,580 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
627 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
152 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
172 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
644 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
622 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
584 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
573 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function | Treatment | 92273 |
408 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
343 | More 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.
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 1984 at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Brecher?
Dr. Brecher is an eye doctor in Lawrence, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Brecher's address?
Dr. Brecher is listed at 6 Meadow Ln, Lawrence, NY 11559. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Brecher?
The number on file is (718) 851-1186. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Brecher?
Dr. Brecher's National Provider Identifier is 1609842749. 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. Brecher train?
Dr. Brecher attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Brecher have?
Dr. Brecher has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Brecher perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Brecher performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, closure of tear duct opening using plug and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Brecher's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Brecher. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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