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- 15 E Washington St, Glens Falls, NY 12801
About Dr. Westfall
Based in Glens Falls, NY, David F. Westfall, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. David graduated from Albany Medical College of Union University in 1997. Medicare claims data shows David provided 1,758 services to 1,228 patients. The services billed most often include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, established patient complete exam of visual system, and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens. NPI 1811991433 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
- (518) 792-5711
- Email not available
Practice Locations
15 E WASHINGTON ST
Glens Falls, NY 12801
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
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
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
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
1,758 services · 1,228 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
330 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
88 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
25 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
570 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
347 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
157 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
58 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
52 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
50 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
44 | 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.
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.
Trained at Albany Medical College of Union University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1997 at Albany Medical College of Union University 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 NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Westfall specialize in?
Dr. Westfall is an eye doctor in Glens Falls, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Westfall located?
Dr. Westfall is listed at 15 E Washington St, Glens Falls, NY 12801. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Westfall's phone number?
The number on file is (518) 792-5711. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Westfall?
Dr. Westfall's National Provider Identifier is 1811991433. 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. Westfall go to medical school?
Dr. Westfall attended Albany Medical College of Union University, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Westfall have?
Dr. Westfall has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Westfall do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Westfall performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and incision to improve eye fluid flow; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and established patient complete exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Westfall. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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