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Gerald Hecker, MD
NPI 1518952696 · Ophthalmology Physician · New York, NY
Gerald Hecker, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1518952696).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518952696
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 098253 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
Detailed profile(91/100 index)
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Practice location
98 Riverside Dr
New York, NY 10024-5323
Phone: (212) 501-7258
Street-level locationGet directions
Mailing address
98 Riverside Dr
New York, NY 10024-5323
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-15
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gerald Hecker's NPI number?
- Gerald Hecker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518952696, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gerald Hecker's specialty?
- Gerald Hecker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gerald Hecker located?
- Gerald Hecker's practice location on file with NPPES is 98 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10024-5323.
- What is Gerald Hecker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gerald Hecker is (212) 501-7258.
- Is Gerald Hecker's NPI active?
- Yes — Gerald Hecker's NPI (1518952696) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.