Physician Profile

Touka Banaee, MD

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About Dr. Banaee

Touka Banaee, MD practices ophthalmology in Galveston, TX. Touka is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — retina specialist. According to Medicare claims data, Touka cared for 916 Medicare patients across 1,946 services. The services billed most often include imaging of retina, imaging of retina, and injection of drug into eye.

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Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 1993

Specialty

Ophthalmology (Primary)
Ophthalmology (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

TX license47526
TX license47837
NPI1275037012
NPI issued03/19/2018

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Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

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Common questions

What does Dr. Banaee specialize in?

Dr. Banaee is an eye doctor in Galveston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.

NPI registry

Where is Dr. Banaee located?

Dr. Banaee is listed at Eye Center 700 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Banaee's phone number?

The number on file is (409) 747-5800. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Banaee's NPI number?

Dr. Banaee's National Provider Identifier is 1275037012. 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. Banaee go to medical school?

Dr. Banaee attended Other, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Banaee been practicing?

Dr. Banaee has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What does Dr. Banaee do most often?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Banaee performs procedures including injection of drug into eye; 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. Banaee confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Banaee. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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