Physician Profile
Ira E. Opatowsky, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Opatowsky
Listed in the NPI registry as a specialist, Ira E. Opatowsky, MD practices in Lancaster, CA. Ira graduated from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 1990. Medicare claims data shows Ira provided 5,209 services to 3,823 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens.
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
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Contact Information
- (661) 948-4373
- Email not available
Practice Locations
42543 8TH ST W STE 101
Lancaster, CA 93534
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,209 services · 3,823 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
582 | More than most peers in Specialist |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
125 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
68 | More than most peers in Specialist |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
27 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
875 | More than most peers in Specialist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
575 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
211 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
109 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
103 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
74 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
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 specialists in Lancaster 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1990 at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine 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 CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Opatowsky's specialty?
Dr. Opatowsky is a specialist in Lancaster, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Opatowsky?
Dr. Opatowsky is listed at 42543 8Th St W Ste 101, Lancaster, CA 93534. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Opatowsky?
The number on file is (661) 948-4373. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Opatowsky?
Dr. Opatowsky's National Provider Identifier is 1659374445. 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. Opatowsky's medical education?
Dr. Opatowsky attended University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Opatowsky have?
Dr. Opatowsky has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Opatowsky known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Opatowsky performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of eyelashes using forceps; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Opatowsky's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Opatowsky. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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