Ellen Fitzgerald-Farkas, MD
NPI 1215192638 · Ophthalmology Physician · Williamsville, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ellen Fitzgerald-Farkas, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Williamsville, NY (NPI 1215192638).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215192638
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 261205 (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
17 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
1,158 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 394 | $120 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 124 | $60 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 108 | $32 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 105 | $37 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 103 | $489 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 100 | $38 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 606 | 160 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 271 | 192 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 228 | 53 |
| Ofloxacin | 204 | 159 |
| Timolol Maleate | 200 | 55 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 189 | 152 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 132 | 37 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$367 across 18 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
- 2008-07-24
- Last updated
- 2022-03-07
- Certified
- 2022-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ellen Fitzgerald-Farkas's NPI number?
- Ellen Fitzgerald-Farkas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215192638, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ellen Fitzgerald-Farkas's specialty?
- Ellen Fitzgerald-Farkas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ellen Fitzgerald-Farkas located?
- Ellen Fitzgerald-Farkas's practice location on file with NPPES is 40 N Union Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221-5339.
- What is Ellen Fitzgerald-Farkas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ellen Fitzgerald-Farkas is (716) 634-4441.
- Does Ellen Fitzgerald-Farkas accept Medicare?
- Ellen Fitzgerald-Farkas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ellen Fitzgerald-Farkas's NPI active?
- Yes — Ellen Fitzgerald-Farkas's NPI (1215192638) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.