Nicholas Karbach, OD
NPI 1588191985 · Optometrist · Philadelphia, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Karbach, OD is a Optometrist provider in Philadelphia, PA (NPI 1588191985).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588191985
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OEG003319 (PA)
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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
240 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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 130 | $93 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 38 | $38 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 29 | $131 |
| 2d Ultrasound Scan of Eye Tissue and Structures76512 | 23 | $49 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 20 | $92 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $38–$131 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 117 | 31 |
| Travoprost | 47 | 12 |
| Cyclosporine | 34 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 29 | — |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 24 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 20 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 19 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$80 across 3 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 (3)
- 40 Martin Gross DrLanghorne, PA 19047-1616Phone: (215) 750-4212Fax: (215) 750-4174
- 7630 Germantown Ave Ste 4Philadelphia, PA 19118-3529Phone: (215) 276-6000Fax: (215) 276-1329
- 3300 Henry Ave Ste 104Philadelphia, PA 19129-1121Phone: (215) 276-6000Fax: (215) 276-1329
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-05-16
- Last updated
- 2018-08-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Karbach's NPI number?
- Nicholas Karbach's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588191985, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Karbach's specialty?
- Nicholas Karbach is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Nicholas Karbach located?
- Nicholas Karbach's practice location on file with NPPES is 1200 W Godfrey Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141.
- What is Nicholas Karbach's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Karbach is (215) 276-6000.
- Does Nicholas Karbach accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Karbach is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Karbach's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Karbach's NPI (1588191985) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.