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- 1445 Nw Boca Raton Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432
About Dr. Aker
Alan B. Aker, MD is a healthcare provider in Boca Raton, FL specializing in ophthalmology. Alan trained at New York Medical College, graduating in 1976. Medicare claims data shows Alan provided 7,678 services to 6,042 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. This provider record is associated with NPI 1841269669.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (561) 276-4128
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1445 NW BOCA RATON BLVD
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,678 services · 6,042 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
750 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
202 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
66 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
29 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
29 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
2,281 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,255 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
1,155 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
514 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
437 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Boca Raton 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at New York Medical College 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1976 at New York Medical College 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 7
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Aker specialize in?
Dr. Aker is an eye doctor in Boca Raton, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Aker located?
Dr. Aker is listed at 1445 Nw Boca Raton Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Aker's phone number?
The number on file is (561) 276-4128. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Aker?
Dr. Aker's National Provider Identifier is 1841269669. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Aker go to medical school?
Dr. Aker attended New York Medical College, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Aker have?
Dr. Aker has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Aker do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Aker performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Aker's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Aker. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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