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- 6860 Austin St, Forest Hills, NY 11375
About Dr. Greenbaum
Based in Forest Hills, NY, Scott Greenbaum, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Scott graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1985. Medicare claims data shows Scott provided 4,755 services to 2,931 patients. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, laser repair to improve eye fluid flow, and creation of opening of iris for eye fluid drainage using a laser. NPI 1982615639 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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) 897-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6860 AUSTIN ST
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
4,755 services · 2,931 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
777 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Creation of opening of iris for eye fluid drainage using a laser | Procedure | 66762 |
773 | Too few peers to compare |
| Dilation of tear drainage opening | Procedure | 68801 |
280 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid lining, 1.0 cm or less | Procedure | 68110 |
115 | Too few peers to compare |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
107 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
46 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Release of scar tissue from conjunctiva | Procedure | 68330 |
34 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
27 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of multiple chronic growths of different eyelids | Procedure | 67805 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
46 | 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 Boston University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1985 at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Greenbaum?
Dr. Greenbaum 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
What is Dr. Greenbaum's address?
Dr. Greenbaum is listed at 6860 Austin St, Forest Hills, NY 11375. 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. Greenbaum?
The number on file is (718) 897-2020. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Greenbaum?
Dr. Greenbaum's National Provider Identifier is 1982615639. 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. Greenbaum train?
Dr. Greenbaum attended Boston University School of Medicine, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Greenbaum have?
Dr. Greenbaum has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Greenbaum perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Greenbaum performs procedures including laser repair to improve eye fluid flow, creation of opening of iris for eye fluid drainage using a laser and dilation of tear drainage opening; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Greenbaum's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Greenbaum. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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