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Ophthalmology

Jacob L. Ackerman, MD

Sees patients in Brooklyn, NY · New York

Summary

Jacob L. Ackerman, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Brooklyn, NY. NPI 1710083050. 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 Jacob L. 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
55Years since medical school (graduated 1971)
Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva UniversityMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Brook Plaza Opthalmology Assoc PCGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Jacob L. Ackerman see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Brooklyn, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Jacob L. Ackerman's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Jacob L. Ackerman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jacob L. 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 Jacob L. Ackerman?
(718) 968-8700, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Jacob L. Ackerman's NPI number?
1710083050. 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 Jacob L. Ackerman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

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

  • Brook Plaza Opthalmology Assoc PC4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Brooklyn

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolAlbert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
Graduation year1971
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1710083050
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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