Physician Profile
Dilip J. Patel, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Patel
Dilip J. Patel, M.D. is an ophthalmology — retina specialist practicing in Buffalo, NY. Dilip is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Dilip provided 1,763 services to 589 patients. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing, and imaging of retina.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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
- (716) 837-1090
- Email not available
Practice Locations
65 WEHRLE DR
Buffalo, NY 14225
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
1,763 services · 589 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
117 | |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
685 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
469 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
195 | |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
59 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
44 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
40 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
31 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg | Drug given | J9035 |
105 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
18 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1965 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dilip J. Patel?
Dilip J. Patel 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 — Retina Specialist”.
NPI registry
What is Dilip J. Patel's address?
Dilip J. Patel is listed at 65 Wehrle Dr, Buffalo, NY 14225. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dilip J. Patel?
The number on file is (716) 837-1090. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dilip J. Patel?
Dilip J. Patel's National Provider Identifier is 1437177425. 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 Dilip J. Patel train?
Dilip J. Patel attended Other, graduating in 1965. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dilip J. Patel have?
Dilip J. Patel has 61 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1965, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dilip J. Patel perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dilip J. Patel performs procedures including injection of drug into eye; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dilip J. Patel's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dilip J. Patel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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