Joseph Podhorzer, M.D.
NPI 1073515847 · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Podhorzer, M.D. is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1073515847).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073515847
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 193410 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
3,134 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 1,029 | $46 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 737 | $104 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 505 | $128 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Optic Nerve Drawing92202 | 400 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 192 | $146 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Retinal Drawing92201 | 121 | $28 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 502 | 111 |
| Bromfenac Sodiumbrand: Prolensa | 156 | 30 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 138 | 25 |
| Bromfenac Sodium | 134 | 30 |
| Latanoprost | 102 | 21 |
| Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tartbrand: Simbrinza | 97 | 19 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 93 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$405 across 15 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
- 2005-08-11
- Last updated
- 2021-10-03
- Certified
- 2021-10-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Podhorzer's NPI number?
- Joseph Podhorzer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073515847, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Podhorzer's specialty?
- Joseph Podhorzer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Podhorzer located?
- Joseph Podhorzer's practice location on file with NPPES is 2025 Kings Hwy Second Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11229-1173.
- What is Joseph Podhorzer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Podhorzer is (718) 645-2231.
- Does Joseph Podhorzer accept Medicare?
- Joseph Podhorzer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Podhorzer's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Podhorzer's NPI (1073515847) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.