Physician Profile
David P. Montesanti, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Montesanti
Based in Buffalo, NY, David P. Montesanti, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. David graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine in 1998. Medicare claims data shows David provided 2,309 services to 2,065 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of optic nerve, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1386636389 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
- (716) 884-0880
- Email not available
Practice Locations
932 ELMWOOD AVE
Buffalo, NY 14222
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
2,309 services · 2,065 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
87 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
30 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
780 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
215 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
182 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
181 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
105 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
98 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
43 | As often as other 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.
Also at this address 3
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 Buffalo 8
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Montesanti?
Dr. Montesanti is an eye doctor in Buffalo, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Montesanti's address?
Dr. Montesanti is listed at 932 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Montesanti?
The number on file is (716) 884-0880. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Montesanti?
Dr. Montesanti's National Provider Identifier is 1386636389. 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. Montesanti train?
Dr. Montesanti attended State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Montesanti have?
Dr. Montesanti has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Montesanti perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Montesanti performs procedures including 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
Is Dr. Montesanti's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Montesanti. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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