Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Palay, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Atlanta, GA

  • NPI 1730249905
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 3.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5730 Glenridge Dr Ne, Suite 120
Atlanta, GA 303286141
(404) 252-1194
fax (404) 252-3150

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 23, 2011
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #31304

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730249905. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,252
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$324,326
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 676 634 $125
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 434 322 $89
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 262 168 $39
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 230 142 $533
92134 Imaging of retina 150 143 $40
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 132 127 $62
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 121 120 $35
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 119 119 $148
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 89 69 $330
92250 Photography of the retina 22 22 $36

In context: peer comparison

Among 50 peers in Atlanta Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 531. This provider delivers 4.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$111
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 2 $52.62
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 1 $30.65
Harrow Eye, LLC 1 $27.49

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$111

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,226
Patients
736
Total drug cost
$96,705
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Timolol Maleate Generic 330 235 $4,333
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 300 203 $16,829
Gatifloxacin Generic 183 130 $18,615
Latanoprost Generic 163 53 $2,835
Prolensa (Bromfenac Sodium) Brand 100 71 $37,439
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) Brand 29 19 $1,556
Ofloxacin Generic 27 25 $440
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 25 0 $801
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 23 0 $843
Acyclovir Generic 19 0 $95

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. David Palay's medical specialty?
Dr. David Palay practices Ophthalmology Physician in Atlanta, GA.
Where does Dr. David Palay practice?
Dr. David Palay practices at 5730 Glenridge Dr Ne, Atlanta, GA 303286141. Office phone: 4042521194.
What is Dr. David Palay's NPI?
Dr. David Palay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730249905, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Palay accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Palay accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Palay commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012); Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS 92136). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.