Nina Gelfond, OD
NPI 1679568018 · Optometrist · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nina Gelfond, OD is a Optometrist provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1679568018).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679568018
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- TUV006325 (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
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
407 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 | 196 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 79 | $87 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 39 | $38 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 36 | $60 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 31 | $34 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 15 | $142 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System |
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 | 65 | 25 |
| Cyclosporine | 46 | 22 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 36 | 25 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 36 | 29 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 32 | — |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 28 | — |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 23 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$241 across 8 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
- 2005-09-12
- Last updated
- 2015-10-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nina Gelfond's NPI number?
- Nina Gelfond's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679568018, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nina Gelfond's specialty?
- Nina Gelfond is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Nina Gelfond located?
- Nina Gelfond's practice location on file with NPPES is 4590 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14226-4548.
- What is Nina Gelfond's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nina Gelfond is (716) 893-3535.
- Does Nina Gelfond accept Medicare?
- Nina Gelfond is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nina Gelfond's NPI active?
- Yes — Nina Gelfond's NPI (1679568018) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-10-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.