Physician Profile
Alireza Ghaffarieh, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAt a glance
- 1309 E Ridge Rd Ste 1, Mcallen, TX 78503
About Dr. Ghaffarieh
Based in Mcallen, TX, Alireza Ghaffarieh, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Alireza provided 1,911 services to 1,700 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and closure of tear duct opening using plug. NPI 1437539533 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (956) 631-8875
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1309 E RIDGE RD STE 1
Mcallen, TX 78503
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
1,911 services · 1,700 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
186 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
63 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
397 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
162 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
136 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
110 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
105 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
13 | Less often 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 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other eye doctors in Mcallen 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Ghaffarieh specialize in?
Dr. Ghaffarieh is an eye doctor in Mcallen, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Ghaffarieh located?
Dr. Ghaffarieh is listed at 1309 E Ridge Rd Ste 1, Mcallen, TX 78503. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ghaffarieh's phone number?
The number on file is (956) 631-8875. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Ghaffarieh?
Dr. Ghaffarieh's National Provider Identifier is 1437539533. 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. Ghaffarieh go to medical school?
Dr. Ghaffarieh attended Other, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Ghaffarieh have?
Dr. Ghaffarieh has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Ghaffarieh do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ghaffarieh performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Ghaffarieh's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ghaffarieh. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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