Kevin Garff
NPI 1609258920 · Ophthalmology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kevin Garff is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1609258920).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609258920
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A160988 (CA)
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
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,612 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Closure of Tear Duct Opening Using Plug68761 | 733 | $125 |
| Microfluid Analysis of Tears83861 | 618 | $22 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 454 | $137 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 373 | $44 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 360 | $97 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 346 | $138 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 150 | 51 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 119 | 81 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 42 | 30 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 37 | 16 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 35 | 15 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 34 | 11 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 32 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$940 across 34 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 (1)
- 827 Linden AveBaltimore, MD 21201-4606Phone: (410) 225-8790
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-06-23
- Last updated
- 2019-07-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kevin Garff's NPI number?
- Kevin Garff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609258920, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kevin Garff's specialty?
- Kevin Garff is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kevin Garff located?
- Kevin Garff's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103.
- What is Kevin Garff's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kevin Garff is (800) 926-8273.
- Does Kevin Garff accept Medicare?
- Kevin Garff is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kevin Garff's NPI active?
- Yes — Kevin Garff's NPI (1609258920) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.