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DR. EDWARD FRED SMITH M.D.
NPI 1609813468
Ophthalmology in Brooklyn, NY

Active since June 01, 2006PECOS Enrolled
55.07/100
CMS Quality Rating
11 PLAZA ST W, BROOKLYN, NY 11217(718) 638-2020 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Edward Fred Smith M.d. NPPES

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

DR. EDWARD FRED SMITH M.D. (NPI 1609813468) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in New York (168677-1) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, and is a graduate of State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609813468
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. EDWARD FRED SMITHCredential: M.D.
Location Address11 PLAZA ST WBrooklyn, NY 11217-3706
Mailing Address11 Plaza St WBrooklyn, NY 11217-3706 · (718) 638-2020
Phone(718) 638-2020
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York Downstate Medical CenterGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateJune 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1609813468 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 168677-1
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.
11 PLAZA ST W, Brooklyn, NY 11217
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid01132970NY

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. Edward Fred Smith 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 ID8426082231
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050921000758
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
543 services287 patients
Imaging of optic nerve 92133
Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).
67 services63 patients
Exam of visual field with extended testing 92083
An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.
57 services51 patients
Imaging of retina 92134
Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
53 services39 patients
New patient complete exam of visual system 92004
A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.
48 services48 patients
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 66984
This is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.
27 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Brookdale Hospital Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Brooklyn, NY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330233
Location1 Brookdale PlazaBrooklyn, NY 11212 · Kings County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11217 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
$154.28 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $38.57 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$83.44 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $20.86 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

55.07/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality48.31
Promoting Interoperability45
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
98%2,374 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
95%1,105 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
0%40 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
0%1,176 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
0%1,186 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented
0%1,833 patients1/55-star benchmark: 61%
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information
33%1,208 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 0% · 42 patients
Patients totalRate: 0% · 42 patients
0%42 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

DR. RORY O DOLAN M.D.
Ophthalmology
11 PLAZA ST W
BROOKLYN, NY 11217
Kings County (718) 638-2020
DR. PETER DAVID BERG M.D.
Ophthalmology
11 PLAZA ST W
BROOKLYN, NY 11217
Kings County (718) 638-2020
OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF LI, PC
Ophthalmology
11 PLAZA ST W
BROOKLYN, NY 11217
Kings County (718) 638-2020

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 Edward Smith's NPI number?

The NPI number for Edward Smith is 1609813468. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2006.

Where is Edward Smith located?

Edward Smith practices at 11 Plaza St W, Brooklyn, NY 11217. The listed phone number is (718) 638-2020.

What is Edward Smith's specialty?

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

Is Edward Smith enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Edward Smith 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.

Is Edward Smith affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Edward Smith is affiliated with Brookdale Hospital Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Edward Smith 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 28 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.