Louis Sobel, MD
NPI 1801995279 · Ophthalmology Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Louis Sobel, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1801995279).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801995279
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 151174 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
2,327 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 479 | $99 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Optic Nerve Drawing92202 | 442 | $17 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 344 | $140 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 290 | $38 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 234 | $71 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Retinal Drawing92201 | 215 | $27 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 309 | 95 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 158 | 53 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 96 | 69 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 71 | 16 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 57 | 27 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 40 | 13 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan | 38 | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-22
- Last updated
- 2009-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Louis Sobel's NPI number?
- Louis Sobel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801995279, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Louis Sobel's specialty?
- Louis Sobel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Louis Sobel located?
- Louis Sobel's practice location on file with NPPES is 30 E 76th Street, New York, NY 10021.
- What is Louis Sobel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Louis Sobel is (212) 472-1020.
- Does Louis Sobel accept Medicare?
- Louis Sobel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Louis Sobel's NPI active?
- Yes — Louis Sobel's NPI (1801995279) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.