Debra Goldstein, MD
NPI 1679629778 · Ophthalmology Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Debra Goldstein, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1679629778).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679629778
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036-088837 (IL)
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
19 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
449 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 155 | $41 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 153 | $133 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 110 | $128 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 31 | $193 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $41–$193 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 63 | 21 |
| Difluprednate | 35 | 13 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 31 | 15 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 25 | 15 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 25 | — |
| Prednisone | 17 | — |
| Nepafenacbrand: Ilevro | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$52 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
- 2007-01-25
- Last updated
- 2025-08-08
- Certified
- 2025-08-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Debra Goldstein's NPI number?
- Debra Goldstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679629778, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Debra Goldstein's specialty?
- Debra Goldstein is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Debra Goldstein located?
- Debra Goldstein's practice location on file with NPPES is 259 E Erie St Ste 1520, Chicago, IL 60611-3111.
- What is Debra Goldstein's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Debra Goldstein is (312) 695-8150.
- Does Debra Goldstein accept Medicare?
- Debra Goldstein is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Debra Goldstein's NPI active?
- Yes — Debra Goldstein's NPI (1679629778) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.