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- 3250 Westchester Ave, Suite 203A, Bronx, NY 10461
About Dr. Farah
Samer Farah, MD is an ophthalmology — retina specialist based in Bronx, NY. Samer is a 1991 graduate of Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Samer cared for 1,281 Medicare patients across 5,073 services. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and imaging of retina. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790746220.
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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
- (718) 823-0820
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3250 WESTCHESTER AVE SUITE 203A
Bronx, NY 10461
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
5,073 services · 1,281 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
138 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
72 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Destruction of growth of retina using a laser | Procedure | 67210 |
39 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
148 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
478 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
450 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
224 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
100 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
69 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
67 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
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.
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.
Trained at Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1991 at Northeastern Ohio University College 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 kind of doctor is Dr. Farah?
Dr. Farah is an eye doctor in Bronx, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Farah's address?
Dr. Farah is listed at 3250 Westchester Ave Suite 203A, Bronx, NY 10461. 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. Farah?
The number on file is (718) 823-0820. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Farah's NPI number?
Dr. Farah's National Provider Identifier is 1790746220. 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. Farah train?
Dr. Farah attended Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Farah been practicing?
Dr. Farah has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Farah perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Farah performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, closure of tear duct opening using plug and destruction of growth of retina using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina 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. Farah confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Farah. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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