Physician Profile
Vincent J. Patalano, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Patalano
Based in Somerville, MA, Vincent J. Patalano, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Vincent graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1988. According to Medicare claims data, Vincent cared for 619 Medicare patients across 694 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, and exam of visual field with extended testing. NPI 1386718450 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
- (617) 665-4949
- Email not available
Practice Locations
236 HIGHLAND AVE
Somerville, MA 02143
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
694 services · 619 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
47 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
337 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
69 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
63 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
54 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
45 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
18 | 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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other eye doctors in Somerville 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 7
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Patalano specialize in?
Dr. Patalano is an eye doctor in Somerville, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Patalano located?
Dr. Patalano is listed at 236 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Patalano's phone number?
The number on file is (617) 665-4949. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Patalano's NPI number?
Dr. Patalano's National Provider Identifier is 1386718450. 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. Patalano go to medical school?
Dr. Patalano attended Boston University School of Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Patalano been practicing?
Dr. Patalano has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Patalano do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Patalano performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and photography of the retina. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Patalano confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Patalano. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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