Physician Profile
Paul T. Finger, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Finger
Based in New York, NY, Paul T. Finger, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Paul graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1982. According to Medicare claims data, Paul cared for 1,766 Medicare patients across 2,787 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing, and imaging of retina.
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
- (212) 832-8170
- Email not available
Practice Locations
115 E 61ST ST SUITE 5B
New York, NY 10065
4200 Houma Blvd
Metairie, LA 70006
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
2,787 services · 1,766 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
84 | |
| Destruction of growth of retina by implantation of radiation source | Procedure | 67218 |
12 | |
| 1d and 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76510 |
354 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method | Imaging | 76513 |
117 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
590 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
502 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
402 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
242 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
198 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
109 | More 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.
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 New York 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at Tulane University 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 NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Finger specialize in?
Dr. Finger is an eye doctor in New York, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Finger located?
Dr. Finger is listed at 115 E 61St St Suite 5B, New York, NY 10065. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Finger's phone number?
The number on file is (212) 832-8170. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Finger's NPI number?
Dr. Finger's National Provider Identifier is 1215021118. 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. Finger go to medical school?
Dr. Finger attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Finger been practicing?
Dr. Finger has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Finger do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Finger performs procedures including injection of drug into eye and destruction of growth of retina by implantation of radiation source; reads or performs imaging such as 1d and 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures and ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Finger confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Finger. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.