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Active NPI 1609813468 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Edward Fred Smith , MD

Ophthalmology • Brooklyn, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Edward Smith, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Brooklyn, NY. With approximately 42 years of clinical experience since graduating from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1984, Dr. Smith delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 11 PLAZA ST W.

Dr. Smith maintains professional affiliations with Downstate Ophthalmology Associates Pc, Interfaith Professional Physician Services Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of optic nerve, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

11 Plaza St W

Brooklyn, NY 112173706

Telephone 7186382020
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center

Graduation Year

1984

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Brooklyn, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
42 Yrs +10.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 31.9 Yrs
State Avg: 32.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
164 Specialists

Practicing in Brooklyn, NY (1980 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
1.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
82.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Smith (42 Years) 42 Yrs
Brooklyn Specialty Average (31.9 Years) 31.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
543 287 $240.00 $133.90
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
67 63 $200.00 $38.61
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
57 51 $350.00 $67.34
92134 Imaging of retina
53 39 $200.00 $42.98
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
48 48 $240.00 $158.71
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
27 22 $225.51 $54.80
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
27 22 $5000.00 $568.47
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power
25 25 $225.00 $72.60
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
15 14 $300.17 $82.31

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License NY 168677-1

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
01132970 (NY)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Downstate Ophthalmology Associates Pc

34 Plaza St E, Brooklyn, NY 112385038

Interfaith Professional Physician Services Pc

1545 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 112131122

Phone: 7186134000

Downstate Ophthalmology Associates Pc

34 Plaza St E, Brooklyn, NY 112385038

Phone: 7186382020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

2 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Rory Dolan , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1760429724

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Peter Berg , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1780621730

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 11 PLAZA ST W, BROOKLYN, NY 112173706 (Tel: 7186382020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 11 PLAZA ST W, BROOKLYN, NY 112173706 (Tel: 7186382020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as EDWARD SMITH, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Ophthalmology (License #168677-1 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 01, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1609813468
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 01, 2006
Last Update: July 13, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

11 Plaza St W

Brooklyn, NY 112173706

Phone: 7186382020

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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