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Dr. Alireza Ghaffarieh, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Ophthalmology Physician · Ophthalmology Physician · McAllen, TX

  • NPI 1437539533
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 4 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 4 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1309 E Ridge RD Ste 1
McAllen, TX 785031518
(956) 631-8875
fax (956) 683-1502
Additional location
44139 Monterey Ave Ste A
Palm Desert, CA 922608700
(626) 269-5371
fax (626) 577-2100
Additional location
4301 W Markham St # 783
Little Rock, AR 722057101
(016) 868-0005
Show 1 more location
Additional location
243 Charles St
Boston, MA 021143002
(617) 573-4443
Mailing address
Po Box 4830
Edinburg, TX 785404830

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 12, 2026
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (4)
California #A153671 · Massachusetts #279077 · Arkansas #E-13598 · Texas #U0349

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437539533. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
536
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$60,660
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 145 117 $122
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 65 65 $156
92134 Imaging of retina 55 55 $39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 53 39 $86
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 44 43 $121
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 41 41 $144
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 31 28 $43
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 26 24 $86
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 23 23 $107
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 22 21 $33

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in McAllen Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 202. This provider delivers 2.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$128
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Sight Sciences, INC. 1 $127.80

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$128

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,554
Patients
1,002
Total drug cost
$125,137
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 349 234 $21,151
Latanoprost Generic 265 126 $6,246
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 172 130 $6,843
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 148 116 $6,971
Ofloxacin Generic 127 98 $2,382
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 93 55 $2,733
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 74 45 $2,627
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 56 24 $2,819
Timolol Maleate Generic 46 30 $932
Xiidra (Lifitegrast) Brand 45 20 $45,814

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Alireza Ghaffarieh's medical specialty?
Dr. Alireza Ghaffarieh practices Ophthalmology Physician in McAllen, TX.
Where does Dr. Alireza Ghaffarieh practice?
Dr. Alireza Ghaffarieh practices at 1309 E Ridge RD Ste 1, McAllen, TX 785031518. Office phone: 9566318875.
What is Dr. Alireza Ghaffarieh's NPI?
Dr. Alireza Ghaffarieh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437539533, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alireza Ghaffarieh accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alireza Ghaffarieh accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alireza Ghaffarieh commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.