Paul Garfinkle, M.D.
NPI 1144297060 · Ophthalmology Physician · Alliance, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Garfinkle, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Alliance, OH (NPI 1144297060).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144297060
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 75599 (OH)
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
2,342 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 | 374 | $37 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 297 | $82 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 262 | $149 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 257 | $108 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 209 | $116 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 130 | $26 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 338 | 228 |
| Latanoprost | 227 | 88 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 148 | 86 |
| Timolol Maleate | 96 | 52 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 73 | 35 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 64 | 29 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 51 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$784 across 28 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
- 2006-03-01
- Last updated
- 2021-07-28
- Certified
- 2021-07-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Garfinkle's NPI number?
- Paul Garfinkle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144297060, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Garfinkle's specialty?
- Paul Garfinkle is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Garfinkle located?
- Paul Garfinkle's practice location on file with NPPES is 985 S Sawburg Rd, Alliance, OH 44601-3515.
- What is Paul Garfinkle's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Garfinkle is (330) 823-1680.
- Does Paul Garfinkle accept Medicare?
- Paul Garfinkle is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Garfinkle's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Garfinkle's NPI (1144297060) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.