Bruce Zagelbaum, M.D.
NPI 1679514327 · Ophthalmology Physician · Hicksville, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bruce Zagelbaum, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Hicksville, NY (NPI 1679514327).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679514327
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 178829 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
6,194 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 1,536 | $141 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Optic Nerve Drawing92202 | 1,188 | $17 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 903 | $100 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 684 | $39 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 607 | $72 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye92020 | 316 | $30 |
| Imaging of Retina |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 792 | 270 |
| Timolol Maleate | 266 | 94 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 232 | 81 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 133 | 43 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 105 | 84 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 94 | 29 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 92 | 86 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$93 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-10
- Last updated
- 2019-01-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bruce Zagelbaum's NPI number?
- Bruce Zagelbaum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679514327, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bruce Zagelbaum's specialty?
- Bruce Zagelbaum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bruce Zagelbaum located?
- Bruce Zagelbaum's practice location on file with NPPES is 360 S Oyster Bay Rd, Hicksville, NY 11801-3508.
- What is Bruce Zagelbaum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bruce Zagelbaum is (516) 938-6363.
- Does Bruce Zagelbaum accept Medicare?
- Bruce Zagelbaum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bruce Zagelbaum's NPI active?
- Yes — Bruce Zagelbaum's NPI (1679514327) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-01-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.