Avani Dave, OD, FAAO
NPI 1285157966 · Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Avani Dave, OD, FAAO is a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1285157966).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285157966
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Corneal and Contact Management OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD, FAAO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5237 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
578 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 | 191 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 118 | $89 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 78 | $35 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 41 | $39 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 38 | $87 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 36 | $61 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Perfluorohexyloctane/Pfbrand: Miebo | 199 | 57 |
| Latanoprost | 167 | 38 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 143 | 58 |
| Cyclosporine | 140 | 48 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 120 | 55 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 110 | 42 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 73 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$36,303 across 72 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 3580 Sheridan Dr Ste 150Amherst, NY 14226-1645Phone: (716) 881-7900
- 235 Winward RoadOrchard Park, NY 14127Phone: (716) 677-6500Fax: (716) 677-6507
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-07-25
- Last updated
- 2023-02-13
- Certified
- 2023-02-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Avani Dave's NPI number?
- Avani Dave's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285157966, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Avani Dave's specialty?
- Avani Dave is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Avani Dave located?
- Avani Dave's practice location on file with NPPES is 1176 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14209-2102.
- What is Avani Dave's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Avani Dave is (716) 677-6500.
- Does Avani Dave accept Medicare?
- Avani Dave is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Avani Dave's NPI active?
- Yes — Avani Dave's NPI (1285157966) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.