Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Dale Distant work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Dale Distant at 1 hospital: Suny/Downstate University Hospital of Brooklyn. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Dale Distant see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Brooklyn, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Dale Distant's specialty?
- Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Vascular Surgery.
- Does Dale Distant accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dale Distant 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 Dale Distant?
- (718) 338-5024, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Dale Distant's NPI number?
- 1285612077. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Dale Distant works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dale Distant at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Suny/Downstate University Hospital of BrooklynBrooklyn, NY · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 330350
Practice locations
Addresses where Dale Distant is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 3839 Flatlands Ave, Suite 100Brooklyn, NY 11234 (718) 338‑5024
- 450 Clarkson AveBrooklyn, NY 11203 (718) 270‑1422
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dale Distant as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- University Physicians of Brooklyn, Inc.177 clinicians in the group
- Flatlands Medical Associates, PLLC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
- Vascular Surgeryalso
Other general surgeons in Brooklyn
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Brooklyn, NY — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1984 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1285612077 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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