Quick answers
- Where does Gary S. Hirshfield see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Forest Hills, NY, Fresh Meadows, NY and Mount Kisco, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Gary S. Hirshfield's specialty?
- Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
- Does Gary S. Hirshfield accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gary S. Hirshfield accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Gary S. Hirshfield?
- (718) 830-4000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Gary S. Hirshfield's NPI number?
- 1063415420. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Gary S. Hirshfield is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 10201 66th RdForest Hills, NY 11375 (718) 830‑4000
- 17660 Union TpkeFresh Meadows, NY 11366 (718) 820‑9015
- 90 S Bedford RdMount Kisco, NY 10549 (914) 241‑1050
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gary S. Hirshfield as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- North Shore-Lij Medical PC6,440 clinicians in the group
- Optum Medical Care PC1,010 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Forest Hills
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Forest Hills, NY — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Yale University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1986 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1063415420 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians