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Optometry

Joseph Y. Fuchs, OD

Sees patients in Brooklyn, NY · New York

Summary

Joseph Y. Fuchs, OD (Optometry) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Brooklyn, NY. NPI 1508970542. 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 Joseph Y. Fuchs, 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

OptometryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
40Years since medical school (graduated 1986)
New England College Of OptometryMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
New York City Health and Hospitals CorporationGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Joseph Y. Fuchs see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Brooklyn, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Joseph Y. Fuchs's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Joseph Y. Fuchs accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph Y. Fuchs 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 Joseph Y. Fuchs?
(718) 616-3885, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Joseph Y. Fuchs's NPI number?
1508970542. 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 Joseph Y. Fuchs is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joseph Y. Fuchs as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation571 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Brooklyn

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

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Medical schoolNew England College Of Optometry
Graduation year1986
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1508970542
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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