Gary Torbey, DO
NPI 1487657888 · Ophthalmology Physician · Potsdam, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gary Torbey, DO is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Potsdam, NY (NPI 1487657888).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487657888
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2082371 (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
21 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
6,115 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 2,041 | $1 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 1,220 | $119 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 543 | $33 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 354 | $59 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 | 348 | $22 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 329 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 803 | 236 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 276 | 162 |
| Timolol Maleate | 232 | 75 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 187 | 56 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 146 | 81 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 126 | 43 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 114 | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$217 across 11 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.
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-05-31
- Last updated
- 2008-05-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gary Torbey's NPI number?
- Gary Torbey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487657888, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gary Torbey's specialty?
- Gary Torbey is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gary Torbey located?
- Gary Torbey's practice location on file with NPPES is 12 Elm St, Potsdam, NY 13676.
- What is Gary Torbey's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gary Torbey is (315) 265-8017.
- Does Gary Torbey accept Medicare?
- Gary Torbey is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gary Torbey's NPI active?
- Yes — Gary Torbey's NPI (1487657888) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-05-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.