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- 50 S San Mateo Dr, Suite 200, San Mateo, CA 94401
About Dr. Filer
Based in San Mateo, CA, Robert S. Filer, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Robert provided 5,710 services to 5,024 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1467520833 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
- (650) 342-4595
- Email not available
Practice Locations
50 S SAN MATEO DR SUITE 200
San Mateo, CA 94401
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
5,710 services · 5,024 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
151 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
56 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
21 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
223 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
25 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,411 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
780 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
535 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
477 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
398 | 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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in San Mateo 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Robert S. Filer's specialty?
Robert S. Filer is an eye doctor in San Mateo, 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 Robert S. Filer?
Robert S. Filer is listed at 50 S San Mateo Dr Suite 200, San Mateo, CA 94401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Robert S. Filer?
The number on file is (650) 342-4595. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Robert S. Filer?
Robert S. Filer's National Provider Identifier is 1467520833. 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 Robert S. Filer's education?
Robert S. Filer attended Other, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Robert S. Filer have?
Robert S. Filer has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Robert S. Filer known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Robert S. Filer performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of eyelashes using forceps; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power and ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Robert S. Filer's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Robert S. Filer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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