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Ophthalmologists Accepting Medicare in New York

67 verified ophthalmologists in New York accept Medicare. Profiles cover focus areas including Glaucoma, Retina & Vitreous, and Cornea & External Disease. Common hospital affiliations include NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Lenox Hill Hospital, and Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital.

Jeffrey Liebmann

Jeffrey Liebmann, MD

Professor of Ophthalmology, Glaucoma Service Director, and Vice-Chair for the Department of Ophthalmology at

Ophthalmology

New York, NY30+ years
Richard Spaide

Richard Spaide, MD

Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

New York, NY30+ years
George Cioffi

George Cioffi, MD

Edward S. Harkness Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Ophthalmology

New York, NY30+ years
Christopher Starr

Christopher Starr, MD

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology; Director of Ophthalmic Education; Director of the Fellowship Program in Cornea, Cataract & Laser Vision Correction Surgery

Ophthalmology

New York, NY30+ years
Stanley Chang

Stanley Chang, M.D.

K.K. Tse and Ku Teh Ying Professor of Ophthalmology, Columbia University

Ophthalmology

New York, NY30+ years
Gaetano Barile

Gaetano Barile, M.D.

Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and Glaubinger Scholar in Retina Research at Columbia University

Ophthalmology

New York, NY30+ years
Ronald Gentile

Ronald Gentile, MD

clinical professor, he is also actively involved in educating medical students

Ophthalmology

Mineola, NY30+ years
Philip Ferrone

Philip Ferrone, MD

Director of Clinical Research, Vitreoretinal Consultants of New York

Ophthalmology

Great Neck, NY30+ years
Jason Slakter

Jason Slakter, MD

Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Brooklyn, NY30+ years
William Schiff

William Schiff, M.D.

Director of Ophthalmic Surgery at Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital (MEETH) and serves an educational ro

Ophthalmology

New York, NY30+ years
Gregory Harmon

Gregory Harmon, MD

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Ophthalmology

New York, NY30+ years
Douglas Grayson

Douglas Grayson, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai

Ophthalmology

New York, NY30+ years
Norman Saffra

Norman Saffra, MD

Director, Division of Ophthalmology and Ambulatory Surgery

Ophthalmology

Smithtown, NY30+ years
Ben Cohen

Ben Cohen, M.D.

Ophthalmology

New York, NY30+ years
Michael Engelbert

Michael Engelbert, MD

Clinical Professor, Department of Ophthalmology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

White Plains, NY20+ years
David Fastenberg

David Fastenberg, MD

Clinical Vice Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology; Co-Director, VitreoRetinal Service

Ophthalmology

Great Neck, NY30+ years
Tongalp Tezel

Tongalp Tezel, MD

Chang Family Endowed Professor of Ophthalmology and the Director of the Vitreoretinal Service a

Ophthalmology

New York, NY30+ years
Alex Levin

Alex Levin, MD

Chief, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Ocular Genetics, Flaum Eye Institute; Professor, Ophthalmology, University of Rochester

Ophthalmology

Rochester, NY30+ years
Yasha Modi

Yasha Modi, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Retinal Diseases, Uveitis, and Vitreoretinal Surgery, Director of Uveitis, and Director of Tele-

Ophthalmology

New York, NY15+ years
Michael Cooney

Michael Cooney, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

New York, NY30+ years

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these ophthalmologists accept Medicare?
Each profile on this page lists Medicare among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What Medicare plans do these ophthalmologists accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact Medicare plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a ophthalmologist that takes Medicare?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Glaucoma, Retina & Vitreous, and Cornea & External Disease. Then verify the specific Medicare plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
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