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Edit this profileWhere to find Michael Ammar, MD
- Poway location main office
12630 Monte Vista Rd Ste 104, Poway, CA 92064 - Philadelphia location
840 Walnut St Ste 1020, Philadelphia, PA 19107
About Dr. Ammar
Michael Ammar, MD practices ophthalmology in Poway, CA. Michael is a 2015 graduate of University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. Michael is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — retina specialist. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 67,712 services to 2,735 patients. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg, and imaging of retina. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982099115.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (858) 451-1911
- Email not available
Practice Locations
12630 MONTE VISTA RD STE 104
Poway, CA 92064
840 Walnut St Ste 1020
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
67,712 services · 2,735 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
1,346 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina | Procedure | 67145 |
30 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of membrane of retina | Procedure | 67041 |
15 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina and all of retina using a laser | Procedure | 67040 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina | Procedure | 67042 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina using a laser | Procedure | 67039 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina | Procedure | 67036 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
41 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
2,512 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
43 | Less often 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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
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 Poway 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2015 at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Ammar's specialty?
Dr. Ammar is an eye doctor in Poway, CA. 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. Ammar?
Dr. Ammar is listed at 12630 Monte Vista Rd Ste 104, Poway, CA 92064. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Ammar?
The number on file is (858) 451-1911. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Ammar?
Dr. Ammar's National Provider Identifier is 1982099115. 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. Ammar's medical education?
Dr. Ammar attended University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Ammar have?
Dr. Ammar has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Ammar known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ammar performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina and removal of membrane of retina; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina 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. Ammar's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ammar. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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