Bernard Hoffman, M.D.

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

(631) 549-1567Dix Hills, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Bernard Hoffman, M.D. has been part of the Dix Hills medical community since 2006 in independent practice. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1968 and has 58+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, depression, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 91% of reporting doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,076 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in NYSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Dix Hills58+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5244dNPPES updated 2011-12-28 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

12 Faulkner Ln, Dix Hills, NY 11746-5906

Fax: (631) 549-1567
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

96.8%

New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+14 pts)

Top 9% of reporting doctors in New York

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

13

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

30

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

413

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $27k

Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Depression, and Mood Disorders.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+43%)75%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1968

    Suny Downstate Health Sciences University

  2. 58 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Education & Training

State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Class of 1968)

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Bernard Hoffman

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Bernard Hoffman for blood pressure monitoring, depression management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Dix Hills required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bernard Hoffman

Dr. Hoffman is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Dix Hills, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (631) 549-1567.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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