Norman Saffra, MD
NPI 1811979735 · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Norman Saffra, MD is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1811979735).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811979735
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 179379 (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 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
4,296 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 661 | $40 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 653 | $45 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 611 | $104 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 604 | $146 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 590 | $145 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 230 | $71 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 213 | 52 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 138 | 39 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 135 | 71 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 110 | 38 |
| Brinzolamide | 91 | 38 |
| Bromfenac Sodiumbrand: Prolensa | 85 | 26 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 83 | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,055 across 33 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
- 2005-11-16
- Last updated
- 2018-06-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Norman Saffra's NPI number?
- Norman Saffra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811979735, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Norman Saffra's specialty?
- Norman Saffra is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Norman Saffra located?
- Norman Saffra's practice location on file with NPPES is 902 49th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219.
- What is Norman Saffra's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Norman Saffra is (718) 283-8000.
- Does Norman Saffra accept Medicare?
- Norman Saffra is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Norman Saffra's NPI active?
- Yes — Norman Saffra's NPI (1811979735) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-06-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.