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Ophthalmology

Wayne S. Fuchs, MD

Sees patients in New York, NY · New York

Summary

Wayne S. Fuchs, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in New York, NY. NPI 1720181316. 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 Wayne S. Fuchs, 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
47Years since medical school (graduated 1979)
Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount SinaiMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Where does Wayne S. Fuchs see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in New York, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Wayne S. Fuchs's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Wayne S. Fuchs accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Wayne S. Fuchs 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 Wayne S. Fuchs?
(212) 319-8205, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Wayne S. Fuchs's NPI number?
1720181316. 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 Wayne S. Fuchs is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolIcahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
Graduation year1979
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720181316
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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