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Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

4299 Hylan Boulevard
Staten Island, NY 10312

(718) 984-7616

Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD is an ophthalmologist in Staten Island, NY specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD is affiliated with Island Eye Surgery Specialists.

Office Locations

4299 Hylan Boulevard
Staten Island, NY 10312

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In The News

“David Gerstenfeld would join his father in the practice of ophthalmology in 1992 and the father and son team worked side by side for eight years until the elder Gerstenfeld's retirement, at which...”—"Dr. Jacob Gerstenfeld, an Eltingville ophthalmologist who practiced medicine for nearly four decades, dies", Staten Island NY Local News, October 2024

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

eye procedures

In 2023, Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Top 10%

By Volume:

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

By Affordability:

fundus photography

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD performed more extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for fundus photography that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

laser surgery

ophthalmic ultrasound

SCODI of the posterior segment

YAG laser capsulotomy

By Affordability:

B-scan

comprehensive eye exam

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

secondary cataract surgery

visual field test

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD performed more laser surgery, ophthalmic ultrasound, SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for B-scan, comprehensive eye exam, corneal topography, diagnostic B-scan, diagnostic imaging, eye exam, eye tests, iridectomy, iridotomy, laser iridectomy, laser iridotomy, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), secondary cataract surgery, visual field test, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Staten Island, NY during 2012 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	39
eye procedures	3851
laser treatment	60
ultrasound (sonogram)	52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Staten Island, NY during 2013 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	36
excision	21
eye procedures	4956
laser treatment	84
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD.

**Gender**
Male	763
Female	1110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1764
Black	22
Hispanic	53
Asian	11
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	860
From 75 to 84	650
85 and over	278
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	43
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Staten Island, NY during 2014 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	49
excision	44
eye procedures	5453
laser treatment	139
ultrasound (sonogram)	53

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD.

**Gender**
Male	758
Female	1092

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1738
Black	22
Hispanic	49
Asian	11
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	839
From 75 to 84	623
85 and over	299
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	44
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Staten Island, NY during 2015 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	53
excision	49
eye procedures	5688
laser treatment	131
ultrasound (sonogram)	59

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1466
Female	2262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3456
Black	46
Hispanic	110
Asian	32
Other	84
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1716
From 75 to 84	1216
85 and over	598
Less than 65	198

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	46
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Staten Island, NY during 2016 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	64
excision	22
eye procedures	6061
laser treatment	118
ultrasound (sonogram)	48

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD.

**Gender**
Male	852
Female	1272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1997
Black	25
Hispanic	44
Asian	12
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1000
From 75 to 84	699
85 and over	313
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	46
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Staten Island, NY during 2017 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	52
excision	36
eye procedures	6321
laser treatment	127
ultrasound (sonogram)	70

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD.

**Gender**
Male	919
Female	1360

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2132
Black	29
Hispanic	46
Asian	18
Other	54
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1066
From 75 to 84	765
85 and over	323
Less than 65	125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	45
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Staten Island, NY during 2018 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	56
excision	28
eye procedures	6402
laser treatment	103
ultrasound (sonogram)	74

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD.

**Gender**
Male	916
Female	1270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2022
Black	30
Hispanic	49
Asian	18
Other	67
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1014
From 75 to 84	744
85 and over	308
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	48
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Staten Island, NY during 2019 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	53
excision	31
eye procedures	5849
laser treatment	84
ultrasound (sonogram)	69

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD.

**Gender**
Male	958
Female	1354

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2133
Black	29
Hispanic	54
Asian	28
Other	68
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1048
From 75 to 84	840
85 and over	294
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	48
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Staten Island, NY during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	48
eye procedures	5058
injections	16
laser treatment	48
ultrasound (sonogram)	54

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD.

**Gender**
Male	931
Female	1296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2046
Black	28
Hispanic	55
Asian	19
Other	79
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1048
From 75 to 84	794
85 and over	259
Less than 65	126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	48
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Staten Island, NY during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), diagnostic imaging and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	62
diagnostic imaging	98
excision	31
eye procedures	6077
injections	12
laser treatment	93
ultrasound (sonogram)	189

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD.

**Gender**
Male	990
Female	1390

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2179
Black	27
Hispanic	57
Asian	34
Other	83
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1078
From 75 to 84	890
85 and over	305
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	48
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Staten Island, NY during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	63
diagnostic imaging	75
excision	28
eye procedures	5792
laser treatment	91
ultrasound (sonogram)	121

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD.

**Gender**
Male	955
Female	1381

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2117
Black	28
Hispanic	63
Asian	35
Other	93
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1029
From 75 to 84	937
85 and over	268
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	50
Dementia	4
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Staten Island, NY were eye procedures, laser treatment, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	52
diagnostic imaging	86
excision	32
eye procedures	5591
injections	14
laser treatment	98
ultrasound (sonogram)	75

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD.

**Gender**
Female	1253
Male	864

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	26
Asian / Pacific Islander	19
Non-Hispanic White	1962
Hispanic	52
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	57

**Age**
85 and over	295
75 to 84	741
Less than 65	108
65 to 74	972

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Education & Training

He has a state license in New York.

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Island Eye Surgery Specialists

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Staten Island, NY.

3.4

Overall Rating

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Vision LLC	$1,278 LenSx $589	ORA $133	AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL $121	AcrySof $119	AcrySof IQ PanOptix $71	Other $245
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$442 Catalys Laser System $226	Healon Viscoelastics $122	Tecnis Symphony Toric IOL $71	Tecnis 1-piece IOL $22
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$387 Cataract Equipment $130	Luxor $97	Simbrinza $29	IOL $5	$127
Abbott Laboratories	$233 Healon Viscoelastics $233
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.	$123 Kahook Dual Blade $123
Other	$495 XIIDRA $92	ACTHAR $73	Travatan Z $44	EYSUVIS $42	TEARCARE SYSTEM $25	Other $219

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,947
Travel and Lodging	$12

Biography

Dr. David Gerstenfeld's specialty is ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Gerstenfeld's patients gave him an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5). He attended medical school at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. He has received the following distinction: New York Super Doctors.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD in 2018

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD in 2019

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD From 2012 - 2022

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