John Babb, M.D.
NPI 1003819343 · Ophthalmology Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Babb, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1003819343).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003819343
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1465951 (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
21 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
3,144 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Test for Allergy Using Allergenic Extract95004 | 1,246 | $4 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 652 | $102 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 626 | $42 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye92020 | 233 | $31 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 207 | $143 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 78 | $73 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,187 | 357 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 331 | 100 |
| Timolol Maleate | 227 | 84 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 142 | 99 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 135 | 84 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 102 | 27 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 99 | 32 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$110 across 6 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
- 2005-05-31
- Last updated
- 2019-07-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Babb's NPI number?
- John Babb's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003819343, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Babb's specialty?
- John Babb is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Babb located?
- John Babb's practice location on file with NPPES is 185 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY 11201-3600.
- What is John Babb's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Babb is (718) 783-1616.
- Does John Babb accept Medicare?
- John Babb is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Babb's NPI active?
- Yes — John Babb's NPI (1003819343) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.