Active NPI 1639375397 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Nathaniel Roybal , MD

Ophthalmology • Albuquerque, NM

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Roybal, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Albuquerque, NM. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine in 2007, Dr. Roybal delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6401 HOLLY AVE NE.

Dr. Roybal is affiliated with Retina Consultants Of New Mexico Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg, injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6401 Holly Ave Ne

Albuquerque, NM 871132474

Telephone 5058477000

Fax 5058084950

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Bernitsky Vision Pc Facility NPI 1922343888

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2007

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Albuquerque, NM

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

19 Yrs -4.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.8 Yrs

State Avg: 35.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

70 Specialists

Practicing in Albuquerque, NM (117 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

4.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

41.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Roybal (19 Years) 19 Yrs

Albuquerque Specialty Average (23.8 Years) 23.8 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	65,940	197	$72.00	$34.46
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	3,024	182	$384.84	$155.53
J2781 Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg	2,460	31	$228.22	$142.15
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,744	416	$274.05	$123.78
92134 Imaging of retina	1,471	779	$58.79	$37.87
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,126	688	$183.19	$117.57
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	556	78	$1850.00	$827.37
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	350	22	$308.55	$194.28
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	156	156	$260.22	$140.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	84	67	$132.56	$86.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	73	63	$188.25	$122.04
92250 Photography of the retina	56	52	$53.85	$33.30
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	41	40	$1615.70	$1080.58
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	34	33	$130.09	$85.84
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	30	30	$244.03	$156.57
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	27	26	$469.77	$313.96
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	20	16	$294.37	$194.64
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	16	16	$224.05	$149.80
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	13	13	$733.38	$237.62
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	13	13	$1269.11	$848.86
67113 Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	11	11	$1890.18	$1228.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	43,260	150	$71.90	$36.09
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	4,572	222	$384.83	$229.19
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,088	455	$187.78	$122.35
92134 Imaging of retina	1,935	1,035	$57.92	$37.51
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	1,630	165	$1847.73	$873.13
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,139	775	$180.50	$117.11
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	497	30	$302.91	$187.95
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	260	204	$254.29	$120.96
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	191	191	$212.83	$138.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	138	121	$130.48	$85.36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	109	109	$242.43	$156.59
92250 Photography of the retina	71	65	$53.03	$32.94
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	62	60	$1629.53	$1072.98
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	53	22	$131.75	$101.05
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	35	18	$484.68	$313.58
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	33	16	$106.14	$65.06
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	29	27	$129.97	$85.99
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	28	25	$80.15	$51.45
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	24	20	$344.39	$214.32
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	20	19	$87.93	$57.47
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	20	18	$1277.15	$809.17
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	18	17	$473.24	$311.13
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	17	16	$305.51	$201.84
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	17	17	$191.26	$125.89
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	13	$81.33	$53.35
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	12	12	$127.29	$83.78
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	12	12	$441.78	$144.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	7,260	59	$69.86	$37.45
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	3,343	158	$417.37	$275.31
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	3,052	242	$1850.00	$902.33
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,297	442	$187.74	$123.99
92134 Imaging of retina	2,237	1,088	$58.06	$38.29
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	899	618	$180.92	$119.35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	588	356	$186.36	$123.15
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	497	31	$300.10	$198.10
J3590 Unclassified biologics	433	57	$1775.13	$838.04
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	371	371	$214.71	$141.37
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	199	59	$122.97	$94.80
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	197	197	$245.31	$162.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	170	141	$132.14	$87.56
92250 Photography of the retina	114	103	$53.13	$34.39
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	79	46	$104.06	$58.01
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	68	61	$131.54	$87.23
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	58	58	$1642.07	$1073.35
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	49	45	$351.86	$232.24
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	29	16	$487.53	$319.36
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	27	24	$1284.83	$854.74
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	20	18	$92.93	$58.56
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	19	19	$175.95	$116.78
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	16	$81.98	$54.34
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	14	14	$475.44	$316.56
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	13	11	$68.88	$45.79
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	12	12	$1642.07	$1096.33
67113 Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	11	11	$1910.58	$1201.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	1,354	181	$1850.00	$901.27
92134 Imaging of retina	1,209	759	$58.55	$38.89
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	1,019	62	$470.64	$304.36
67028 Injection of drug into eye	958	327	$189.08	$125.02
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	419	419	$215.55	$144.07
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	327	327	$245.70	$163.46
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	273	96	$106.35	$69.45
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	266	24	$299.80	$189.35
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	258	206	$181.01	$120.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	225	173	$188.74	$124.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	89	70	$132.77	$88.84
92250 Photography of the retina	86	82	$55.91	$35.53
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	43	38	$767.15	$515.33
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	34	33	$1654.46	$1111.09
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	25	24	$1654.46	$1111.03
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	24	24	$164.75	$106.03
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	21	20	$53.19	$33.14
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	20	18	$490.42	$315.81
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	20	11	$491.90	$258.78
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	20	20	$80.96	$54.31
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	20	18	$89.30	$56.64
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	18	14	$54.76	$40.04
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	15	14	$1293.18	$868.47
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	14	14	$133.38	$89.57
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	13	13	$1721.76	$1156.29
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	12	12	$324.98	$218.18
67113 Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	11	11	$1924.59	$1257.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,184	376	$1250.00	$923.69
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,660	681	$318.43	$113.93
92134 Imaging of retina	1,380	830	$69.67	$39.33
J3300 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg	1,320	15	$5.85	$3.83
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	1,287	104	$499.74	$336.76
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	602	43	$272.00	$198.47
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	556	411	$165.99	$106.53
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	383	195	$328.85	$82.15
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	359	350	$194.96	$121.84
J0179 Injection, brolucizumab-dbll, 1 mg	354	23	$417.00	$314.22
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	163	143	$113.00	$73.19
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	131	107	$135.00	$85.38
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	116	93	$290.00	$79.58
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	61	38	$1524.59	$328.51
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	52	52	$233.38	$145.95
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	35	35	$786.29	$362.16
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	29	25	$186.41	$91.07
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	29	28	$60.00	$44.48
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	28	26	$1066.79	$518.20
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	26	24	$2270.00	$1145.39
92250 Photography of the retina	24	22	$93.92	$36.05
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	22	19	$169.00	$50.39
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	21	21	$2280.00	$1143.36
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	20	17	$167.20	$54.35
67113 Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	18	17	$2650.00	$1305.86
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	14	13	$1770.00	$824.99
67040 Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina and all of retina using a laser	11	11	$2060.00	$1033.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	1,991	348	$1250.00	$934.69
92134 Imaging of retina	1,730	1,011	$69.60	$39.49
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,623	711	$309.15	$112.61
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	1,155	104	$500.00	$353.17
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	973	68	$272.00	$196.81
J3300 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg	720	12	$5.85	$3.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	620	456	$166.00	$105.97
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	614	551	$195.00	$122.23
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	594	294	$297.53	$79.87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	296	244	$113.00	$72.10
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	111	111	$234.00	$144.82
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	48	34	$1531.25	$336.10
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	39	37	$2270.00	$1120.30
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	30	28	$135.00	$81.93
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	26	26	$1109.23	$530.20
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	21	$60.00	$43.93
67040 Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina and all of retina using a laser	23	23	$2060.00	$1036.12
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	22	21	$2280.00	$1146.06
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	20	20	$203.00	$88.23
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	19	19	$808.42	$400.18
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	17	16	$159.06	$55.41
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	16	14	$176.00	$54.31
67113 Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	15	15	$2650.00	$1278.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	1,600	970	$69.26	$39.14
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	1,392	250	$1250.00	$938.24
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,379	591	$300.04	$108.13
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	670	301	$188.66	$76.74
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	665	61	$272.00	$194.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	650	521	$166.65	$103.62
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	588	55	$500.00	$369.93
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	438	405	$195.49	$120.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	322	278	$113.05	$70.27
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	161	138	$135.20	$82.06
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	99	99	$234.31	$143.92
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	79	43	$1537.97	$330.92
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	33	30	$1154.85	$540.91
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	31	31	$2240.32	$1047.54
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	26	23	$195.19	$78.81
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	25	22	$160.48	$66.80
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	19	16	$176.00	$61.01
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	18	18	$657.78	$313.87
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$222.00	$161.05
67113 Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	12	12	$2650.00	$1282.32
92250 Photography of the retina	12	11	$103.58	$44.23
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	11	11	$190.00	$141.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	1,248	755	$69.17	$37.57
67028 Injection of drug into eye	915	404	$546.12	$102.20
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	618	135	$1250.00	$921.51
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	537	249	$100.00	$72.87
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	479	430	$197.00	$114.22
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	390	314	$113.35	$69.60
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	301	252	$168.73	$100.69
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	236	29	$500.00	$372.80
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	231	20	$272.00	$197.58
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	163	163	$236.28	$137.98
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	78	70	$136.03	$79.08
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	62	33	$1796.13	$327.94
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	33	27	$999.39	$493.51
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	23	21	$188.91	$70.67
92250 Photography of the retina	20	18	$101.10	$54.30
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	16	13	$152.69	$52.73
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	16	16	$3950.00	$1099.25
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	15	12	$156.40	$79.25
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	15	15	$3450.00	$1119.07
67113 Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	13	11	$4150.00	$1272.38
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	12	12	$2680.00	$872.77

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-07-19

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License NM MD2016-0152

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

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IA MD-41769

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Retina Consultants Of New Mexico Llc

6401 Holly Ave Ne, Albuquerque, NM 871132474

Phone: 5052354005

Secondary Practice Locations

4411 The 25 Way Ne, Suite 325

Albuquerque, NM 871095857

Phone: 5058234411

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

2 Associated Practitioners

Sasha Roybal , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1184026783

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Onelys Uzcategui , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1588077531

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location September 17, 2021

Registered at 6401 HOLLY AVE NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 871132474 (Tel: 5058477000)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 17, 2021

Ophthalmology (License #MD-41769 in IA)

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NPI Profile Active June 22, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 22, 2016

Registered at 4411 THE 25 WAY NE, SUITE 325, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 871095857 (Tel: 5058234411)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 22, 2016

Registered at 8801 HORIZON BLVD NE, SUITE 360, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 871131533 (Tel: 5058284923)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 22, 2016

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER ROYBAL, M.D

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 22, 2016

Ophthalmology (License #MD2016-0152 in NM)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 21, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1639375397

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 21, 2007

Last Update: July 19, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

8801 Horizon Blvd Ne, Suite 360

Albuquerque, NM 871131533

Phone: 5058284923

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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