Michael Ammar, MD
NPI 1982099115 · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Poway, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Ammar, MD is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider in Poway, CA (NPI 1982099115).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982099115
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD466821 (PA)
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
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
6,331 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 | 2,512 | $47 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 1,346 | $133 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 1,138 | $65 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 666 | $145 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 288 | $187 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 174 | 95 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 68 | 57 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 64 | 30 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 54 | 27 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 21 | — |
| Bromfenac Sodium | 16 | — |
| Latanoprost | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27,935 across 66 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 840 Walnut St Ste 1020Philadelphia, PA 19107Phone: (215) 928-3095
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-03
- Last updated
- 2021-08-19
- Certified
- 2021-08-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Ammar's NPI number?
- Michael Ammar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982099115, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Ammar's specialty?
- Michael Ammar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Ammar located?
- Michael Ammar's practice location on file with NPPES is 12630 Monte Vista Rd Ste 104, Poway, CA 92064-2526.
- What is Michael Ammar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Ammar is (858) 451-1911.
- Does Michael Ammar accept Medicare?
- Michael Ammar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Ammar's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Ammar's NPI (1982099115) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.