Active NPI 1396715991 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David J Najafi , MD

Ophthalmology • La Mesa, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Najafi, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in La Mesa, CA. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1995, Dr. Najafi delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 8262 UNIVERSITY AVE.

Dr. Najafi is affiliated with Family Health Centers Of San Diego Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, established patient problem focused exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

8262 University Ave

La Mesa, CA 91942

Telephone 6196680045

Fax 6196680074

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Alliance Retina Consultants, Inc Facility NPI 1932125416

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in La Mesa, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

31 Yrs +8.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.8 Yrs

State Avg: 29.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

12 Specialists

Practicing in La Mesa, CA (3116 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

54.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Najafi (31 Years) 31 Yrs

La Mesa Specialty Average (22.8 Years) 22.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	8,220	34	$50.00	$34.65
92134 Imaging of retina	1,169	455	$115.50	$46.90
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	763	422	$207.18	$104.28
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	618	123	$100.00	$92.08
67028 Injection of drug into eye	602	147	$429.77	$158.98
92250 Photography of the retina	114	112	$194.55	$40.07
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	95	95	$345.55	$194.75
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	76	76	$362.25	$172.88
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	63	63	$300.25	$145.42
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	39	35	$222.65	$75.02
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	31	25	$805.95	$388.10
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	21	20	$75.00	$27.90
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	15	14	$115.50	$42.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	4,921	22	$49.40	$36.22
92134 Imaging of retina	1,171	402	$115.50	$45.30
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	750	375	$207.18	$101.34
67028 Injection of drug into eye	690	156	$553.91	$153.47
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	607	119	$100.00	$92.51
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	226	23	$1250.00	$870.99
92250 Photography of the retina	216	209	$193.92	$39.97
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	110	110	$345.55	$159.29
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	102	102	$362.25	$167.61
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	91	86	$300.25	$142.03
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	78	42	$100.00	$71.00
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	40	37	$222.65	$71.44
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	27	22	$805.95	$373.33
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	21	19	$115.50	$41.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	17	$263.20	$139.21
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	16	14	$75.00	$26.81
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	13	12	$3231.38	$1223.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	1,075	354	$115.50	$45.60
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	728	138	$100.00	$93.15
67028 Injection of drug into eye	689	159	$557.76	$151.24
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	612	347	$207.18	$100.85
92250 Photography of the retina	270	259	$194.55	$40.78
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	240	22	$1250.00	$903.20
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	85	84	$345.55	$145.09
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	77	74	$300.25	$142.51
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	71	71	$362.25	$168.18
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	46	37	$222.65	$71.62
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	24	19	$805.95	$374.26
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	19	12	$100.00	$68.31
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	15	13	$2885.15	$364.34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$263.20	$140.32
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	12	12	$115.50	$41.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	981	285	$115.50	$45.93
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	829	134	$100.00	$94.00
67028 Injection of drug into eye	718	150	$560.97	$150.98
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	564	315	$207.18	$101.29
92250 Photography of the retina	344	321	$194.55	$43.22
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	186	18	$1263.44	$918.79
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	142	11	$30.00	$1.28
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	81	81	$345.55	$135.22
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	79	79	$362.25	$168.81
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	65	62	$300.25	$142.38
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	60	58	$115.50	$41.80
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	47	36	$222.65	$72.15
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	18	$263.20	$142.14
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	20	14	$100.00	$71.58
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	18	13	$805.95	$376.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	1,131	411	$115.50	$45.17
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	781	143	$100.00	$93.55
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	737	369	$207.18	$98.49
67028 Injection of drug into eye	647	157	$555.02	$133.35
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	173	19	$1250.00	$930.54
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	80	74	$300.25	$139.87
92250 Photography of the retina	51	50	$194.55	$49.47
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	51	51	$362.25	$166.44
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	41	40	$345.55	$117.46
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	37	31	$75.00	$27.33
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	34	31	$222.65	$70.93
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	18	14	$805.95	$370.64
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	17	16	$115.50	$41.33
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	13	11	$2885.15	$375.62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$263.20	$118.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	1,448	517	$115.50	$43.80
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	1,001	412	$207.18	$94.92
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	835	146	$100.00	$84.35
67028 Injection of drug into eye	706	158	$574.08	$127.93
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	195	165	$300.25	$135.52
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	169	21	$1250.00	$943.08
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	134	67	$65.33	$29.44
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	131	55	$59.15	$27.25
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	117	116	$345.55	$99.79
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	102	102	$362.25	$161.74
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	71	62	$222.65	$69.69
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	41	35	$115.50	$39.71
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	26	18	$2885.15	$364.64
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	20	$263.20	$114.46
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	16	14	$805.95	$357.27
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	14	14	$3231.38	$1206.45
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	13	11	$1689.90	$553.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	1,526	529	$115.50	$44.10
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	993	407	$207.18	$93.55
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	828	151	$100.00	$76.28
67028 Injection of drug into eye	706	159	$572.29	$128.35
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	597	200	$59.15	$26.53
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	488	245	$65.33	$28.68
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	253	204	$300.25	$134.16
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	170	19	$1250.00	$953.65
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	118	117	$345.55	$92.77
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	90	75	$222.65	$69.35
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	87	87	$362.25	$160.55
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	57	55	$115.50	$40.21
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	22	$263.20	$112.57
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	21	12	$100.00	$75.87
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	17	15	$805.95	$352.75
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	16	11	$241.85	$79.93
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	16	13	$2885.15	$362.47
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	13	11	$1689.90	$549.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	1,862	632	$123.80	$42.72
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	1,308	497	$197.27	$89.69
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	1,049	214	$100.00	$72.74
67028 Injection of drug into eye	830	217	$597.00	$125.33
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	514	186	$59.27	$26.00
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	445	216	$65.93	$28.16
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	273	223	$265.03	$129.12
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	204	24	$29.26	$1.80
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	167	164	$345.55	$90.98
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	144	20	$1227.43	$961.67
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	128	128	$362.25	$155.55
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	57	48	$221.38	$68.62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	48	45	$260.84	$111.39
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	36	28	$1689.90	$515.62
67515 Injection of medication or substance into membrane covering eyeball	31	22	$208.03	$55.23
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	29	24	$127.16	$39.36
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	21	12	$242.95	$96.40
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	19	17	$3271.83	$1190.05
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	13	12	$2885.15	$355.79

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License CA A68124

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0107X

State License CA A68124

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

00A681241 (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Family Health Centers Of San Diego Inc

525 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 920204007

Phone: 6195152498

Family Health Centers Of San Diego Inc

1809 National Ave, San Diego, CA 921132113

Phone: 6195152300

Secondary Practice Locations

1809 National Ave

San Diego, CA 921132113

Phone: 6195152300

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

13 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location July 31, 2018

Registered at 8262 UNIVERSITY AVE, LA MESA, CA 91942 (Tel: 6196680045)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 31, 2018

Ophthalmology (License #A68124 in CA)

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NPI Profile Active March 27, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 27, 2017

Registered at 8262 UNIVERSITY AVE, LA MESA, CA 919429321 (Tel: 6196680045)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 27, 2017

Registered at PO BOX 927850, SAN DIEGO, CA 921927850 (Tel: 8583443750)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 27, 2017

Recorded as DAVID NAJAFI, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 27, 2017

Ophthalmology (License #A68124 in CA)

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NPI Profile Active January 06, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location January 06, 2014

Registered at 8262 UNIVERSITY AVE, LA MESA, CA 919429321 (Tel: 6196680045)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 06, 2014

Registered at PO BOX 927850, SAN DIEGO, CA 921927850 (Tel: 8583443750)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 06, 2014

Recorded as DAVID NAJAFI, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 06, 2014

Ophthalmology (License #A68124 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 25, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1396715991

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: January 25, 2006

Last Update: July 31, 2018

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 927850

San Diego, CA 921927850

Phone: 8583443750

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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