Physician Profile
Paul N. Orloff, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Orloff
Based in New York, NY, Paul N. Orloff, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Paul graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1977. According to Medicare claims data, Paul cared for 729 Medicare patients across 873 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and imaging of optic nerve.
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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) 737-2124
- Email not available
Practice Locations
178 EAST 71ST ST
New York, NY 10021
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
873 services · 729 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
497 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
237 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
86 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
42 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
11 | 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.
Also at this address 2
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 Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1977 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Orloff?
Dr. Orloff 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
What is Dr. Orloff's address?
Dr. Orloff is listed at 178 East 71St St, New York, NY 10021. 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. Orloff?
The number on file is (212) 737-2124. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Orloff's NPI number?
Dr. Orloff's National Provider Identifier is 1700973716. 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. Orloff train?
Dr. Orloff attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 1977. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Orloff been practicing?
Dr. Orloff has 49 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1977, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Orloff perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Orloff 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. Orloff confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Orloff. 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.