Physician Profile
Maher M. Fanous, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Fanous
Listed in the NPI registry as a specialist, Maher M. Fanous, MD practices in Gainesville, FL. According to Medicare claims data, Maher cared for 2,899 Medicare patients across 3,989 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and exam of visual field with extended testing.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (352) 331-7337
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6831 NW 11TH PL SUITE 1
Gainesville, FL 32605
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,989 services · 2,899 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
81 | |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
60 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Creation of eye fluid drainage tract for treatment of glaucoma with previous scarring | Procedure | 66172 |
14 | |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
89 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
39 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,381 | More than most peers in Specialist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
954 | More than most peers in Specialist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
460 | More than most peers in Specialist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
357 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
277 | More often than most 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 4
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 Gainesville 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1985 at Other 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 FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Fanous?
Dr. Fanous is a specialist in Gainesville, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Fanous's address?
Dr. Fanous is listed at 6831 Nw 11Th Pl Suite 1, Gainesville, FL 32605. 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. Fanous?
The number on file is (352) 331-7337. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Fanous's NPI number?
Dr. Fanous's National Provider Identifier is 1912175480. 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. Fanous train?
Dr. Fanous attended Other, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Fanous been practicing?
Dr. Fanous has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Fanous perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Fanous performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and creation of eye fluid drainage tract for treatment of glaucoma with previous scarring; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power and ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Fanous confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Fanous. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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