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DR. GERALD A HECKER MD
NPI 1518952696
Ophthalmology in New York, NY

Active since September 15, 2005PECOS Enrolled
98 RIVERSIDE DR, NEW YORK, NY 10024(212) 501-7258 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Gerald A Hecker Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. GERALD A HECKER MD (NPI 1518952696) is an individual ophthalmology provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (098253) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518952696
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GERALD A HECKERCredential: MD
Location Address98 RIVERSIDE DRNew York, NY 10024-5323
Mailing Address98 Riverside DrNew York, NY 10024-5323 · (212) 501-7258
Phone(212) 501-7258
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 15, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1518952696 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 098253
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
98 RIVERSIDE DR, New York, NY 10024
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00167015NY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Gerald A Hecker Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer– Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10024 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$150.24 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $37.56 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$81.44 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $20.36 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. HELEN SILVERMAN
Psychologist
98 RIVERSIDE DR, APT 10F
NEW YORK, NY 10024
New York County (212) 873-9588
DOROTHY YANG LCSW P.C.
Social Worker (Clinical)
98 RIVERSIDE DR, SUITE 1B
NEW YORK, NY 10024
New York County (212) 799-8563
DR. LILA AGNES COLEBURN PHD
Psychologist (Clinical)
98 RIVERSIDE DR, #1C
NEW YORK, NY 10024
New York County (212) 580-2547
DR. CHARLES M ROSEN LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
98 RIVERSIDE DR, SUITE 1C
NEW YORK, NY 10024
New York County (212) 595-4674
MS. PATRICIA TENERELLA-BRODY
Social Worker (Clinical)
98 RIVERSIDE DR, SUITE 1C
NEW YORK, NY 10024
New York County (212) 799-4902
KATHRYN SPEYER
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
98 RIVERSIDE DR
NEW YORK, NY 10024
New York County (917) 584-8586
SUSAN P HAVEN L.C.S.W.
Social Worker (Clinical)
98 RIVERSIDE DR, SUITE 1A
NEW YORK, NY 10024
New York County (212) 724-9097
MS. PAMELA M ROSENBLUM MS, NCPSYA
Psychoanalyst
98 RIVERSIDE DR, #5H
NEW YORK, NY 10024
New York County (212) 496-0479

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 Gerald Hecker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gerald Hecker is 1518952696. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 15, 2005.

Where is Gerald Hecker located?

Gerald Hecker practices at 98 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10024. The listed phone number is (212) 501-7258.

What is Gerald Hecker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Gerald Hecker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gerald Hecker is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gerald Hecker was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 41 days 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.