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Ophthalmology

Michael Nissen, MD

Works at hospitals in New York, NY · New York

Summary

Michael Nissen, MD (Ophthalmology) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in New York, NY. NPI 1609875442. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Michael Nissen, 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
36Years since medical school (graduated 1990)
Albany Medical College Of Union UniversityMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Michael Nissen work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Michael Nissen at 1 hospital: New York-Presbyterian Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Michael Nissen see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including New York, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Michael Nissen's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Michael Nissen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael Nissen 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 Michael Nissen?
(212) 772-7000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Michael Nissen's NPI number?
1609875442. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Michael Nissen works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michael Nissen at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Michael Nissen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in New York

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolAlbany Medical College Of Union University
Graduation year1990
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1609875442
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians