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- 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114
About Dr. Garvey
Based in Boston, MA, Michael G. Garvey, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 649 Medicare patients across 733 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. NPI 1477617892 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (617) 573-3431
- Email not available
Practice Locations
243 CHARLES ST
Boston, MA 02114
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
733 services · 649 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
48 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
26 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
14 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
68 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
32 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
13 | 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 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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 — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Boston 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 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 MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Garvey specialize in?
Dr. Garvey is an eye doctor in Boston, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Garvey located?
Dr. Garvey is listed at 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Garvey's phone number?
The number on file is (617) 573-3431. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Garvey's NPI number?
Dr. Garvey's National Provider Identifier is 1477617892. 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. Garvey go to medical school?
Dr. Garvey attended Other, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Garvey been practicing?
Dr. Garvey has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Garvey do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Garvey performs procedures including injection of drug into eye and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; 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. Garvey confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Garvey. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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