DR. HARRY BRIFFEL O.D.
NPI 1659422988
Optometrist in Long Beach, NY

Q: What is Harry Briffel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Harry Briffel is 1659422988. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 15, 2007.

Q: What is Harry Briffel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Harry Briffel was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.

Active since January 15, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

612 E PARK AVE, LONG BEACH, NY 11561(516) 431-3838(516) 431-3331 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

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About Dr. Harry Briffel O.d. NPPES

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

DR. HARRY BRIFFEL O.D. (NPI 1659422988) is an individual optometrist in Long Beach, New York, licensed in New York (TUVOO3066) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Pennsylvania College Of Optometry (1972).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659422988

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. HARRY BRIFFELCredential: O.D.

Location Address612 E PARK AVELong Beach, NY 11561-2505

Mailing Address44 Cheltenham StLido Beach, NY 11561-5011 · (516) 432-4855 · Fax (516) 431-3331

Phone(516) 431-3838

Fax(516) 431-3331

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSPennsylvania College Of OptometryGraduated 1972

Enumeration DateJanuary 15, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 2022

✔ NPI 1659422988 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

License✔ Licensed in NY · TUVOO3066

Definition

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

612 E PARK AVE, Long Beach, NY 11561

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Harry Briffel O.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 ID5799842126

PECOS Enrollment IDI20090330000202

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 2

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.

120 services114 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.

25 services25 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11561 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

DR. MEYANNE PUTNAM BRIFFEL O.D.

Optometrist

612 E PARK AVE
LONG BEACH, NY 11561

Nassau County (516) 431-3838

DRS. H AND M BRIFFEL

Eyewear Supplier

612 E PARK AVE
LONG BEACH, NY 11561

Nassau County (516) 431-3838

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 Harry Briffel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Harry Briffel is 1659422988. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 15, 2007.

Where is Harry Briffel located?

Harry Briffel practices at 612 E Park Ave, Long Beach, NY 11561. The listed phone number is (516) 431-3838.

What is Harry Briffel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Harry Briffel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Harry Briffel 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.

What insurance does Harry Briffel accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 2 other insurers list Harry Briffel 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 Harry Briffel was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.