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Ophthalmology

Gal Yaakov J. Cohen, MD

Sees patients in Rockville Centre, NY · Garden City, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Gal Yaakov J. Cohen, MD is an ophthalmologist at 2000 N Village Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Phone: (516) 766-2519. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1235011024. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 2000 N Village Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (516) 766‑2519
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island
  • Medical school: graduated 2019 (7 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Gal Yaakov J. Cohen, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Gal Yaakov J. Cohen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gal Yaakov J. Cohen accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is Gal Yaakov J. Cohen's NPI number?
1235011024. 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 Gal Yaakov J. Cohen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Gal Yaakov J. Cohen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island105 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Rockville Centre

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rockville Centre, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2019 (7 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1235011024
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians