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Optometry

Harry Briffel, OD

Sees patients in Long Beach, NY · New York

Summary

Harry Briffel, OD (Optometry) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Long Beach, NY. NPI 1659422988. 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 Harry Briffel, 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
54Years since medical school (graduated 1972)
Pennsylvania College Of OptometryMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Where does Harry Briffel see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Long Beach, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Harry Briffel's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Harry Briffel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Harry Briffel 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 Harry Briffel?
(516) 431-3838, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Harry Briffel's NPI number?
1659422988. 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 Harry Briffel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Long Beach

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

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Medical schoolPennsylvania College Of Optometry
Graduation year1972
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1659422988
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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