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Ophthalmology

Rona Appel, MD

Sees patients in Brooklyn, NY · New York

Summary

Rona Appel, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 3 practice locations in Brooklyn, NY. NPI 1245291160. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Rona Appel, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
46Years since medical school (graduated 1980)
New York University School Of MedicineMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Where does Rona Appel see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Brooklyn, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Rona Appel's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Rona Appel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rona Appel 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 Rona Appel?
(718) 996-2020, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Rona Appel's NPI number?
1245291160. 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 Rona Appel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Brooklyn

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNew York University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1980
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1245291160
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  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