Joseph Garber, MD
NPI 1306910542 · Ophthalmology Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Garber, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1306910542).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306910542
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036095121 (IL)
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
19 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
4,394 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 | 1,517 | $127 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 361 | $94 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 350 | $41 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 289 | $37 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 246 | $90 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 229 | $40 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 322 | 97 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 205 | 59 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 91 | 81 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 71 | 42 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 67 | 38 |
| Timolol Maleate | 66 | 22 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 62 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,148 across 36 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
- 2006-11-20
- Last updated
- 2010-07-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Garber's NPI number?
- Joseph Garber's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306910542, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Garber's specialty?
- Joseph Garber is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Garber located?
- Joseph Garber's practice location on file with NPPES is 2800 N Sheridan Rd #103, Chicago, IL 60657.
- What is Joseph Garber's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Garber is (773) 525-8700.
- Does Joseph Garber accept Medicare?
- Joseph Garber is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Garber's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Garber's NPI (1306910542) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.