Physician Profile
Thierry J. Hufnagel, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hufnagel
Thierry J. Hufnagel, MD practices ophthalmology in Garden City, NY. According to Medicare claims data, Thierry cared for 917 Medicare patients across 1,054 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, photography of the retina, and microfluid analysis of tears. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245220490.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (516) 832-8000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
450 ENDO BLVD
Garden City, NY 11530
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
1,054 services · 917 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
187 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
46 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
44 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
40 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
24 | 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 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
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 Garden City 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Hufnagel?
Dr. Hufnagel is an eye doctor in Garden City, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hufnagel's address?
Dr. Hufnagel is listed at 450 Endo Blvd, Garden City, NY 11530. 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. Hufnagel?
The number on file is (516) 832-8000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hufnagel's NPI number?
Dr. Hufnagel's National Provider Identifier is 1245220490. 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
How long has Dr. Hufnagel been practicing?
Dr. Hufnagel has 21+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2005. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What procedures does Dr. Hufnagel perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hufnagel performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and ct scan of cornea, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Hufnagel confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hufnagel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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