Robert Sax, M.D.,PH. D.
NPI 1609853571 · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Albany, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Sax, M.D.,PH. D. is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider in Albany, NY (NPI 1609853571).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609853571
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.,PH. D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 162920 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 across 1 record (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
- 2005-12-30
- Last updated
- 2017-03-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Sax's NPI number?
- Robert Sax's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609853571, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Sax's specialty?
- Robert Sax is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Sax located?
- Robert Sax's practice location on file with NPPES is 3 Atrium Dr, Albany, NY 12205-1417.
- What is Robert Sax's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Sax is (518) 438-5273.
- Does Robert Sax accept Medicare?
- Robert Sax is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Sax's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Sax's NPI (1609853571) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-03-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.