DR. ERIC LICHTENSTEIN M.D.
NPI 1598862286
Ophthalmology in Fresh Meadows, NY

Active since September 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
19213 UNION TPKE, FRESH MEADOWS, NY 11366(718) 468-9800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 20, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Eric Lichtenstein M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ERIC LICHTENSTEIN M.D. (NPI 1598862286) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Fresh Meadows, New York, licensed in New York (201291) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Albany Medical College Of Union University (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598862286
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ERIC LICHTENSTEINCredential: M.D.
Location Address19213 UNION TPKEFresh Meadows, NY 11366-1865
Mailing Address19213 Union TpkeFresh Meadows, NY 11366-1865 · (718) 468-9800
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSAlbany Medical College Of Union UniversityGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateSeptember 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 20, 2020
NPPES CertifiedApril 20, 2020
NPI 1598862286 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License Licensed in NY · 201291
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.

Also ListedOphthalmology · Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus SpecialistTaxonomy 207WX0110X · License 201291-1 (NY)
19213 UNION TPKE, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366

Other Identifiers 14

Other201291-A40NY · Healthfirst
OtherP1958585NY · Oxford
Other10204475NY · Amerigroup
Other17P6361NY · New York Presbytrian
Other1364086NY · Amerihealth Ppo
Other20129101NY · Neighborhood Health Providers
Other4112463011NY · Cigna
Other040426018533NY · Centercare
Other186114NY · Wellcare
Other204B51NY · Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Other1724017NY · First Health
Other2539615NY · Aetna
Other040426018533NY · Fidelis
Other2056471000NY · Amerihealth Hmo/pos

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Eric Lichtenstein M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6002892742
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040624001575
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 11366 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
$153.13 typical visit price
range $67.00 – $201.98
Typical copayment $38.28 (range $16.75 – $50.49)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$82.96 typical visit price
range $21.62 – $163.52
Typical copayment $20.74 (range $5.40 – $40.88)
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 6

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

Ophthalmology
19213 UNION TPKE
FRESH MEADOWS, NY 11366
Ophthalmology
19213 UNION TPKE
FRESH MEADOWS, NY 11366
Optometrist
19213 UNION TPKE
FRESH MEADOWS, NY 11366
Ophthalmology
19213 UNION TPKE
FRESH MEADOWS, NY 11366
Optometrist
19213 UNION TPKE
FRESH MEADOWS, NY 11366
Ophthalmology
19213 UNION TPKE
FRESH MEADOWS, NY 11366

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 Eric Lichtenstein's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eric Lichtenstein is 1598862286. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 17, 2006.

Where is Eric Lichtenstein located?

Eric Lichtenstein practices at 19213 Union Tpke, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366. The listed phone number is (718) 468-9800.

What is Eric Lichtenstein's specialty?

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

Is Eric Lichtenstein enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eric Lichtenstein is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eric Lichtenstein was last updated on April 20, 2020. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.