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- 3920 Bee Ridge Rd, Bldg D, Sarasota, FL 34233
About Dr. Niffenegger
John H. Niffenegger, MD is an ophthalmology — retina specialist based in Sarasota, FL. John is a 1987 graduate of Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University. John is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, John cared for 5,068 Medicare patients across 58,366 services. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg, and imaging of retina. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518910280.
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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
- (941) 924-0303
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3920 BEE RIDGE RD BLDG D
Sarasota, FL 34233
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
58,366 services · 5,068 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
2,071 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
38 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
3,063 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
1,158 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
963 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
671 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
170 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
58 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
48 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2777 |
42,240 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina 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.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
Other eye doctors in Sarasota 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 7
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Niffenegger?
Dr. Niffenegger is an eye doctor in Sarasota, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Niffenegger's address?
Dr. Niffenegger is listed at 3920 Bee Ridge Rd Bldg D, Sarasota, FL 34233. 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. Niffenegger?
The number on file is (941) 924-0303. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Niffenegger's NPI number?
Dr. Niffenegger's National Provider Identifier is 1518910280. 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. Niffenegger train?
Dr. Niffenegger attended Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Niffenegger been practicing?
Dr. Niffenegger has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Niffenegger perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Niffenegger performs procedures including injection of drug into eye; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient problem focused 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
Has Dr. Niffenegger confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Niffenegger. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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