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Ophthalmology

Israel M. Ackerman, MD

Sees patients in Denton, TX · Texas

Summary

Israel M. Ackerman, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Denton, TX. NPI 1619402260. 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 Israel M. Ackerman, 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
9Years since medical school (graduated 2017)
New York Medical CollegeMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Lawrence A. Shafron MD PAGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Israel M. Ackerman see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Denton, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Israel M. Ackerman's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Israel M. Ackerman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Israel M. Ackerman 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 Israel M. Ackerman?
(940) 382-8000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Israel M. Ackerman's NPI number?
1619402260. 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 Israel M. Ackerman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Israel M. Ackerman as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Lawrence A. Shafron MD PA4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Denton

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Denton, TX — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNew York Medical College
Graduation year2017
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1619402260
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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