Paul Galstian, O.D
NPI 1568576296 · Optometrist · Oceanside, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Galstian, O.D is a Optometrist provider in Oceanside, NY (NPI 1568576296).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568576296
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- T005219 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
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
914 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 | 287 | $142 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 172 | $103 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 104 | $101 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 87 | $42 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 79 | $146 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 61 | $41 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 94 | 23 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 69 | 65 |
| Tobramycin | 45 | 41 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 22 | 18 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 21 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 21 | — |
| Ofloxacin | 20 | 19 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$763 across 22 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
- 2006-08-19
- Last updated
- 2019-09-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Galstian's NPI number?
- Paul Galstian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568576296, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Galstian's specialty?
- Paul Galstian is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Paul Galstian located?
- Paul Galstian's practice location on file with NPPES is 2860 Long Beach Rd, Oceanside, NY 11572-3114.
- What is Paul Galstian's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Galstian is (516) 593-7709.
- Does Paul Galstian accept Medicare?
- Paul Galstian is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Galstian's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Galstian's NPI (1568576296) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-09-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.