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Dr. Norman Saffra, MD
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Brooklyn, NY
- NPI 1811979735
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
- 38 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
902 49Th St
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 283-8000
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 11, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 1988 — 38 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207WX0107X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #179379
- Medicaid
- NY #01356849
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1811979735. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
15,541
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$1,395,087
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J2777 |
Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | 10,266 | 47 | $36 | |
92250 |
Photography of the retina | 1,289 | 635 | $43 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 618 | 432 | $150 | |
67028 |
Injection of drug into eye | 557 | 161 | $152 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 550 | 204 | $107 | |
J0178 |
Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg | 527 | 70 | $863 | |
J2778 |
Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg | 439 | 26 | $231 | |
92083 |
Exam of visual field with extended testing | 272 | 218 | $73 | |
92235 |
Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | 144 | 140 | $163 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 130 | 130 | $197 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Brooklyn Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician, average services per provider: 356. This provider delivers 44× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,055
Transactions
33
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astellas Pharma US INC | 4 | $203.46 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 7 | $191.76 | |
| Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. | 6 | $173.26 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $125.00 | |
| Dompe US, INC. | 3 | $86.67 | |
| Alcon Vision LLC | 4 | $84.45 | |
| Genentech USA, INC. | 3 | $60.81 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 2 | $56.88 | |
| Oyster Point Pharma, INC. | 2 | $55.56 | |
| Harrow Eye, LLC | 1 | $16.90 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,179
Patients
422
Total drug cost
$205,689
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | Generic | 161 | 82 | $6,239 |
| Latanoprost | Generic | 139 | 42 | $1,950 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) | Brand | 118 | 46 | $3,294 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | Generic | 101 | 34 | $3,954 |
| Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) | Brand | 93 | 20 | $33,344 |
| Prolensa (Bromfenac Sodium) | Brand | 93 | 36 | $36,783 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | Generic | 87 | 29 | $2,101 |
| Restasis (Cyclosporine) | Brand | 64 | 17 | $61,578 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | Generic | 59 | 30 | $2,068 |
| Timolol Maleate | Generic | 52 | 18 | $550 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Norman Saffra's medical specialty?
Dr. Norman Saffra practices Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Brooklyn, NY.
Where does Dr. Norman Saffra practice?
Dr. Norman Saffra practices at 902 49Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219. Office phone: 7182838000.
What is Dr. Norman Saffra's NPI?
Dr. Norman Saffra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811979735, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Norman Saffra accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Norman Saffra accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Norman Saffra commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2777); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.