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Ophthalmology

Richard E. Braunstein, MD

Sees patients in New York, NY · Manhasset, NY · New York

Summary

Richard E. Braunstein, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 5 practice locations in New York, NY and Manhasset, NY. NPI 1801803150. 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 Richard E. Braunstein, 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
37Years since medical school (graduated 1989)
Columbia University College Of Physicians And SurgeonsMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
North Shore-Lij Medical PCGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Richard E. Braunstein see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 5 practice locations, including New York, NY and Manhasset, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Richard E. Braunstein's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Richard E. Braunstein accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard E. Braunstein 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 Richard E. Braunstein?
(516) 562-2229, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Richard E. Braunstein's NPI number?
1801803150. 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 Richard E. Braunstein is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard E. Braunstein as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • North Shore-Lij Medical PC6,440 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in New York

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolColumbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Graduation year1989
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1801803150
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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