DOWNSTATE HEALTH PHYSICIANS
NPI 1497709901
Ophthalmology in Brooklyn, NY
About Downstate Health Physicians NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DOWNSTATE HEALTH PHYSICIANS (NPI 1497709901) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Brooklyn, New York and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization maintains a secondary practice location in Brooklyn and lists Albert Guidice, Enrollment Manager, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Names 1
Secondary Practice Location 1
Other Identifiers 1
Group Practice 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Downstate Health Physicians is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
310Medicare enrollment records show 310 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Downstate Health Physicians, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 208 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 39
Nearest to this location (20)
See all 310Brooklyn, NY 11203
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is University Physicians Of Brooklyn, Inc.'s NPI number?
The NPI number for University Physicians Of Brooklyn, Inc. is 1497709901. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 20, 2006. The provider is doing business as Downstate Health Physicians.
Where is University Physicians Of Brooklyn, Inc. located?
University Physicians Of Brooklyn, Inc. is located at 1520 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210. The listed phone number is (718) 270-1714.
What is University Physicians Of Brooklyn, Inc.'s specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
Is University Physicians Of Brooklyn, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. University Physicians Of Brooklyn, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through University Physicians Of Brooklyn, Inc.?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 310 clinicians in 39 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to University Physicians Of Brooklyn, Inc.. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Diagnostic Radiology (48), Orthopedic Surgery (31) and Internal Medicine (24). Of these, 1 practice at this address and 208 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
What insurance does University Physicians Of Brooklyn, Inc. accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana list University Physicians Of Brooklyn, Inc. as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for University Physicians Of Brooklyn, Inc. was last updated on May 28, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.
# Downstate Health Physicians · NPI 1497709901
Ophthalmology organization in Brooklyn, New York. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 20, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1497709901 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** May 20, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Ophthalmology · taxonomy 207W00000X
- **Legal business name:** University Physicians Of Brooklyn, Inc.
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Albert Guidice, ENROLLMENT MANAGER
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1520 FLATBUSH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11210-2450
- **Phone:** (718) 270-1714 · **Fax:** (718) 270-8922
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 310 clinicians in 39 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Diagnostic Radiology (48), Orthopedic Surgery (31), Internal Medicine (24); 1 practice at this address and 208 within 10 miles; [full list](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1497709901/clinicians) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** May 28, 2024
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 02325928 (NY)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1497709901) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.