Physician Profile
Brian W. Chinavare, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Chinavare
Brian W. Chinavare, MD practices ophthalmology in Toledo, OH. Brian is a 1995 graduate of University of Michigan Medical School. According to Medicare claims data, Brian cared for 2,805 Medicare patients across 5,095 services. The services billed most often include removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient complete exam of visual system.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (419) 578-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3330 MEIJER DR # 1
Toledo, OH 43617
1252 Ralston Ave
Defiance, OH 43512
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,095 services · 2,805 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
1,906 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
134 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
63 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
44 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
25 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
561 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
358 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
292 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
243 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
233 | More 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 2
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 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Toledo 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in OH who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Chinavare's specialty?
Dr. Chinavare is an eye doctor in Toledo, OH. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Chinavare?
Dr. Chinavare is listed at 3330 Meijer Dr # 1, Toledo, OH 43617. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Chinavare?
The number on file is (419) 578-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Chinavare's NPI number?
Dr. Chinavare's National Provider Identifier is 1568455806. 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
What is Dr. Chinavare's medical education?
Dr. Chinavare attended University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Chinavare been practicing?
Dr. Chinavare has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Chinavare known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Chinavare performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, complex 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 optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Chinavare confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Chinavare. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.