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Optometry

Rita Ellent, OD

Sees patients in Forest Hills, NY · New York

Summary

Rita Ellent, OD (Optometry) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Forest Hills, NY. NPI 1649278953. 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 Rita Ellent, 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
YesOffers telehealth
29Years since medical school (graduated 1997)
State University Of New York - State College OptometryMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Where does Rita Ellent see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Forest Hills, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Rita Ellent's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Rita Ellent accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rita Ellent 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.
Does Rita Ellent offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Rita Ellent offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Rita Ellent?
(917) 803-0002, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Rita Ellent's NPI number?
1649278953. 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 Rita Ellent is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Forest Hills

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

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Medical schoolState University Of New York - State College Optometry
Graduation year1997
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1649278953
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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