Vijay Battu, MD
NPI 1396844080 · Ophthalmology Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vijay Battu, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1396844080).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396844080
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 188012 (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
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
696 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 | 168 | $141 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 116 | $71 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 106 | $38 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 89 | $142 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 63 | $40 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 54 | $100 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 314 | 78 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 201 | 56 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 194 | 61 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 115 | 70 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 111 | 33 |
| Netarsudil Mesylatebrand: Rhopressa | 97 | 19 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 95 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$504 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
- 2006-09-21
- Last updated
- 2008-11-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vijay Battu's NPI number?
- Vijay Battu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396844080, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vijay Battu's specialty?
- Vijay Battu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vijay Battu located?
- Vijay Battu's practice location on file with NPPES is 150 East 56 Street, New York, NY 10022.
- What is Vijay Battu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vijay Battu is (212) 755-8808.
- Does Vijay Battu accept Medicare?
- Vijay Battu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vijay Battu's NPI active?
- Yes — Vijay Battu's NPI (1396844080) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-11-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.