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Unclaimed ProfileAbout TORBEY
Gary E Torbey, DO practises ophthalmology in Potsdam, NY. According to Medicare claims data, Gary cared for 3,641 Medicare patients across 6,115 services.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Torbey?
Dr. Torbey is an ophthalmology in Potsdam, NY. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Torbey's address?
Dr. Torbey is listed at 12 ELM ST, Potsdam, NY 13676. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Torbey?
The number on file is (315) 265-8017. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Torbey's NPI number?
Dr. Torbey's National Provider Identifier is 1487657888. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. Torbey train?
Dr. Torbey attended Other, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Torbey been practising?
Dr. Torbey has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Torbey perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Torbey performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, closure of tear duct opening using plug and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness and ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; 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.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (315) 265-8017
- Email not available
Practice Locations
12 ELM ST
Potsdam, NY 13676
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,115 services · 3,641 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
2,041 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
51 |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
34 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
28 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
78 |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
59 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,220 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
543 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
354 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
327 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Also at this address 4
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Other ophthalmology specialists in Potsdam 2
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Trained at Other 8
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Class of 1996 at Other 8
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Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
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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.