Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Gussler, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Savannah, GA

  • NPI 1437198983
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 82.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4720 Waters Ave
Savannah, GA 314046292
(912) 354-4800
fax (912) 629-5821

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 16, 2025
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #038788
Medicaid (2)
GA #00613148A · SC #G38788

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437198983. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,681
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$351,959
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 914 830 $120
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 478 330 $84
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 227 152 $493
92134 Imaging of retina 223 220 $36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 201 201 $157
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 187 162 $22
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 174 149 $34
92020 Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 132 127 $26
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 47 45 $298
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 37 37 $57

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in Savannah Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 479. This provider delivers 5.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,077
Transactions
40
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 11 $280.46
Alcon Vision LLC 6 $187.57
Dompe US, INC. 7 $179.76
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 12 $152.49
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, INC. 1 $142.77
New World Medical,INC. 1 $78.96
RxSight INC 1 $31.06
Harrow Eye, LLC 1 $23.92

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,077

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,006
Patients
1,464
Total drug cost
$427,314
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 843 460 $29,292
Latanoprost Generic 550 147 $12,340
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 528 347 $15,770
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 198 87 $243,042
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) Brand 181 130 $10,972
Timolol Maleate Generic 137 48 $2,091
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 122 30 $5,252
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 100 38 $2,428
Restasis Multidose (Cyclosporine) Brand 84 38 $64,138
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Generic 74 60 $3,185

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joseph Gussler's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Gussler practices Ophthalmology Physician in Savannah, GA.
Where does Dr. Joseph Gussler practice?
Dr. Joseph Gussler practices at 4720 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA 314046292. Office phone: 9123544800.
What is Dr. Joseph Gussler's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Gussler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437198983, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Gussler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Gussler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Gussler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.