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Active NPI 1487657888 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Gary E Torbey , DO

Ophthalmology • Potsdam, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gary Torbey, DO is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Potsdam, NY. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1996, Dr. Torbey delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 12 ELM ST.

Dr. Torbey accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of cataract with insertion of lens, established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of optic nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

12 Elm St

Potsdam, NY 13676

Telephone 3152658017

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Potsdam, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
30 Yrs +11.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.7 Yrs
State Avg: 32.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
4 Specialists

Practicing in Potsdam, NY (1980 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
75.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Torbey (30 Years) 30 Yrs
Potsdam Specialty Average (18.7 Years) 18.7 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
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
2,041 17 $43.66 $1.10
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
1,220 1,122 $195.52 $119.06
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
543 487 $150.00 $33.40
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
354 331 $170.00 $59.43
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional
348 328 $60.00 $21.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
329 231 $170.00 $86.22
92250 Photography of the retina
327 327 $150.00 $35.02
92134 Imaging of retina
250 196 $150.00 $38.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
142 133 $170.00 $121.82
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
120 120 $325.00 $139.60
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
78 78 $100.00 $9.98
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
72 66 $120.00 $53.51
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power
59 30 $300.00 $32.16
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
53 53 $300.00 $158.99
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
51 30 $3300.00 $509.23
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
45 40 $130.00 $78.92
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug
34 11 $295.00 $105.01
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
28 20 $1700.00 $314.20
92132 Imaging of front third of eye
21 21 $150.00 $29.67

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License NY 2082371

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
01785524 (NY)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

10 Associated Practitioners
An Tulloch , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1033781026

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Mara Bazdaric-Russell , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1316245236

Family Nurse Practitioner

Aimee Raymonda , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1336759091

Family Nurse Practitioner

Steven Mcfadden , LMHC

Counselor - Mental Health

NPI 1366270951

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Jenna Pearson

Counselor - Mental Health

NPI 1518717016
Dr. Joseph Zollo , MD

Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry

NPI 1528025863

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active May 06, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 06, 2008

Registered at 12 ELM ST, POTSDAM, NY 13676 (Tel: 3152658017)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 06, 2008

Registered at 27 HOSPITAL DR, MASSENA, NY 136621009 (Tel: 3157692484)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 06, 2008

Recorded as GARY TORBEY, DO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 06, 2008

Ophthalmology (License #2082371 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 31, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1487657888
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 31, 2005
Last Update: May 06, 2008
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

27 Hospital Dr

Massena, NY 136621009

Phone: 3157692484

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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