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- 5211 16 Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11204
About Dr. Ben-David
Based in Brooklyn, NY, Simcha B. Ben-David, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Simcha graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1976. Medicare claims data shows Simcha provided 2,344 services to 2,082 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. NPI 1700996311 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) 435-6363
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5211 16 AVE
Brooklyn, NY 11204
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
2,344 services · 2,082 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
602 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
441 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
438 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
206 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
140 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
139 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
100 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
77 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
73 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92002 |
33 | 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 1
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 Brooklyn 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 1976 at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Ben-David specialize in?
Dr. Ben-David is an eye doctor in Brooklyn, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Ben-David located?
Dr. Ben-David is listed at 5211 16 Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11204. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ben-David's phone number?
The number on file is (718) 435-6363. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Ben-David?
Dr. Ben-David's National Provider Identifier is 1700996311. 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. Ben-David go to medical school?
Dr. Ben-David attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Ben-David have?
Dr. Ben-David has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Ben-David do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ben-David provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Ben-David's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ben-David. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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