Paul Halpern, O.D.
NPI 1679559744 · Optometrist · Norristown, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Halpern, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Norristown, PA (NPI 1679559744).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679559744
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- OEG000105 (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
20 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
169 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 112 | $131 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 26 | $93 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 17 | $40 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 14 | $65 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $40–$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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 213 | 38 |
| Timolol Maleate | 72 | 14 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 22 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 21 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 17 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 16 | — |
| Travoprost | 13 | — |
| Dorzolamide/Timolol/Pf |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$296 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-20
- Last updated
- 2010-07-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Halpern's NPI number?
- Paul Halpern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679559744, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Halpern's specialty?
- Paul Halpern is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Paul Halpern located?
- Paul Halpern's practice location on file with NPPES is 544 Haws Ave., Norristown, PA 19401.
- What is Paul Halpern's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Halpern is (610) 275-0660.
- Does Paul Halpern accept Medicare?
- Paul Halpern is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Halpern's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Halpern's NPI (1679559744) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.