Physician Profile
Michael M. Altaweel, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Altaweel
Michael M. Altaweel, MD is a healthcare provider in Madison, WI specializing in ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 2,667 Medicare patients across 4,800 services. The services billed most often include imaging of retina, extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing, and injection of drug into eye.
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
- (608) 263-9339
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2880 UNIVERSITY AVE
Madison, WI 53705
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
4,800 services · 2,667 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
609 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
148 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of membrane of retina | Procedure | 67041 |
27 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina | Procedure | 67036 |
24 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of detached retina using a laser | Procedure | 67105 |
12 | |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
49 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 1d and 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76510 |
16 | |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,158 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
626 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
202 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Madison 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in WI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Altaweel's specialty?
Dr. Altaweel is an eye doctor in Madison, WI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Altaweel?
Dr. Altaweel is listed at 2880 University Ave, Madison, WI 53705. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Altaweel?
The number on file is (608) 263-9339. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Altaweel's NPI number?
Dr. Altaweel's National Provider Identifier is 1700853876. 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. Altaweel's medical education?
Dr. Altaweel attended Other, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Altaweel been practicing?
Dr. Altaweel has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Altaweel known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Altaweel performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, removal of membrane of retina and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures and 1d and 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Altaweel confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Altaweel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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