Summary

Dr. Robert Appel has practiced ophthalmology for 53 years and is affiliated with Glen Cove Hospital. He treats cataracts, posterior capsule opacity, and astigmatism, and performs cataract surgery, intraocular lens implants, and YAG laser capsulotomy. He earned his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College and sees patients in Glen Cove, New York. He speaks English and Spanish.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.3
  • 53 years of experience
  • 15 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Weill Cornell Medical College
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Appel Robert I Office

34 Forest Ave Ste AGlen Cove, NY 11542
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed10:00 am - 6:15 pm
Thu10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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53 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Mandarin, Spanish, Taiwanese Speaks English, Urdu
Glen Cove , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert Irving Appel

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Robert Irving Appel has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

53 Years Experience

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1973.

NPI Number

Dr. Appel's NPI number is 1730140518.

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Dr. Robert Appel speaks English and Spanish.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Robert Appel affiliated with?
Dr. Robert Appel is affiliated with Glen Cove Hospital.

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