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Ophthalmology

Leslie C. Doctor, MD

Works at hospitals in New Haven, CT · Connecticut

Summary

Dr. Leslie C. Doctor, MD is an ophthalmologist at 148 E Ave, Suite 3e, Norwalk, CT 06851. Phone: (855) 295-4144. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Leslie C. Doctor had 1,771 Original Medicare patients and 5,276 services. NPI 1780769968. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 148 E Ave, Suite 3e, Norwalk, CT 06851 · Directions
  • Phone: (855) 295‑4144
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Yale-New Haven Hospital
  • Group practice: Richard a Fichman MD PC
  • Medical school: Ohio State University College Of Medicine · graduated 1989 (37 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Leslie C. Doctor, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Leslie C. Doctor accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Leslie C. Doctor accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Leslie C. Doctor see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,771 Original Medicare patients and 5,276 services for Leslie C. Doctor. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Leslie C. Doctor's NPI number?
1780769968. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Leslie C. Doctor, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients1,771
Services billed to Medicare5,276
Different services or procedures33
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients78

Most frequent services

  1. Photography of the retina (92250)1,416 services
  2. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)1,379 services
  3. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)759 services
  4. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)298 services
  5. New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)267 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure63%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%
  • Osteoporosis23%
  • Anxiety22%

Hospitals where Leslie C. Doctor works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Leslie C. Doctor at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Leslie C. Doctor is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Leslie C. Doctor as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Richard a Fichman MD PC3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Connecticut

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Connecticut — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Richard a Fichman MD PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolOhio State University College Of Medicine
Graduation year1989 (37 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1780769968
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians