Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kidane Assefa, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · St. Thomas, VI

  • NPI 1720185184
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
The Eye Clinic
St. Thomas, VI 00803
(340) 774-1531
fax (340) 774-3704
Mailing address
Po Box 302682
St Thomas, VI 008032682

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 9, 2007
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Virgin Islands #1290

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720185184. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
549
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$54,182
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 234 189 $88
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 156 125 $123
92250 Photography of the retina 51 49 $36
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 39 39 $61
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system 32 32 $84
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 23 23 $145
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 14 12 $309

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 78. This provider delivers 7.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$111
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Genentech USA, Inc. 1 $110.73

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$111

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,842
Patients
473
Total drug cost
$175,272
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 566 157 $24,349
Travoprost Generic 561 129 $102,521
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 227 62 $5,923
Latanoprost Generic 162 45 $6,125
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 77 27 $2,781
Timolol Maleate Generic 55 18 $1,751
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 48 35 $2,447
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 29 0 $1,570
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 29 0 $9,638
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 24 0 $7,987

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kidane Assefa's medical specialty?
Dr. Kidane Assefa practices Ophthalmology Physician in St. Thomas, VI.
Where does Dr. Kidane Assefa practice?
Dr. Kidane Assefa practices at The Eye Clinic, St. Thomas, VI 00803. Office phone: 3407741531.
What is Dr. Kidane Assefa's NPI?
Dr. Kidane Assefa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720185184, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kidane Assefa accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kidane Assefa accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kidane Assefa commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.