Matthew Palozej, OD
NPI 1861914681 · Optometrist · Ellington, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Matthew Palozej, OD is a Optometrist provider in Ellington, CT (NPI 1861914681).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861914681
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3045 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
8 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
534 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 181 | $132 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 101 | $39 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 97 | $42 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 39 | $95 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 32 | $59 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 29 | $93 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 120 | 33 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 54 | 16 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 40 | 37 |
| Timolol Maleate | 28 | — |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 24 | 20 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 17 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 15 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-07-13
- Last updated
- 2017-07-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Matthew Palozej's NPI number?
- Matthew Palozej's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861914681, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Matthew Palozej's specialty?
- Matthew Palozej is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Matthew Palozej located?
- Matthew Palozej's practice location on file with NPPES is 19 Pinney St, Ellington, CT 06029-5835.
- What is Matthew Palozej's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Matthew Palozej is (860) 875-7336.
- Does Matthew Palozej accept Medicare?
- Matthew Palozej is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Matthew Palozej's NPI active?
- Yes — Matthew Palozej's NPI (1861914681) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-07-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.