Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joel Geffin, M.D.

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Waterbury, CT

  • NPI 1659341675
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 89.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1201 W Main St, Suite 100
Waterbury, CT 067083105
(203) 597-9100
fax (203) 596-4758

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 26, 2024
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207WX0120X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Connecticut #033778

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659341675. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,004
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$260,984
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 505 474 $136
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 458 229 $135
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 143 97 $95
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 139 125 $97
92134 Imaging of retina 121 102 $43
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 97 94 $39
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug 89 44 $156
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 83 55 $562
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 77 47 $40
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 75 75 $161

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Waterbury Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician, average services per provider: 117. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$333
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
RxSight INC 1 $314.52
Dompe US, INC. 1 $18.46

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$333

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,527
Patients
689
Total drug cost
$182,020
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 464 230 $24,871
Ofloxacin Generic 268 165 $3,500
Latanoprost Generic 153 31 $2,134
Fluorometholone Generic 131 64 $13,017
Timolol Maleate Generic 95 29 $1,383
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 79 50 $1,034
Xiidra (Lifitegrast) Brand 49 15 $51,268
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 46 17 $1,845
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 44 20 $2,070
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 41 14 $2,503

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joel Geffin's medical specialty?
Dr. Joel Geffin practices Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician in Waterbury, CT.
Where does Dr. Joel Geffin practice?
Dr. Joel Geffin practices at 1201 W Main St, Waterbury, CT 067083105. Office phone: 2035979100.
What is Dr. Joel Geffin's NPI?
Dr. Joel Geffin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659341675, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joel Geffin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joel Geffin accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joel Geffin commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.