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DR. CHRISTOPHER FORREST GABRIELS M.D.
NPI 1609936400
Ophthalmology in Albany, NY

Active since December 11, 2006PECOS Enrolled
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
960 WESTERN AVE, ALBANY, NY 12203(518) 482-4459(518) 482-1465 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 19, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Christopher Forrest Gabriels M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. CHRISTOPHER FORREST GABRIELS M.D. (NPI 1609936400) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Albany, New York, licensed in New York (191604) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Albany Medical College Of Union University (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609936400
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER FORREST GABRIELSCredential: M.D.
Location Address960 WESTERN AVEAlbany, NY 12203-2512
Mailing Address960 Western AveAlbany, NY 12203-2512 · (518) 482-4459 · Fax (518) 482-1465
Phone(518) 482-4459
Fax(518) 482-1465
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSAlbany Medical College Of Union UniversityGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateDecember 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 19, 2014
✔ NPI 1609936400 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 191604
Definition
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.
960 WESTERN AVE, Albany, NY 12203
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Christopher Forrest Gabriels M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID5496870974
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100921000951
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 14

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Photography of the retina 92250
Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.
241 services232 patients
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 92020
This is a procedure where your doctor examines the eye's internal drainage system, essential for maintaining eye pressure. They use specialized tools to check for blockages or damage that might lead to conditions like glaucoma. It's non-invasive and painless.
238 services227 patients
Exam of visual field with extended testing 92083
An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.
236 services227 patients
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 76514
An ultrasound scan of the cornea is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to measure the thickness of your cornea. This helps in diagnosing certain eye conditions and planning treatments. No discomfort or pain is typically experienced.
232 services170 patients
Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing 65778
The placement of an amniotic membrane on the eye surface is a treatment to promote healing of eye wounds. It involves placing a thin, protective layer over the eye. This layer, derived from the amniotic membrane, helps reduce inflammation and scarring, while encouraging healing.
227 services197 patients
Exam of visual field with intermediate testing 92082
An exam of the visual field with intermediate testing is a procedure that checks your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to identify blind spots which could be a sign of eye diseases. This non-invasive test is painless and quick.
101 services98 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 12203 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.57 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
100%570 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%1,726 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%1,588 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
23%1,588 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
0%1,588 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

GABRIELSEYEMDS
Ophthalmology
960 WESTERN AVE
ALBANY, NY 12203
Albany County (518) 482-4459

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Christopher Gabriels's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Gabriels is 1609936400. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 11, 2006.

Where is Christopher Gabriels located?

Christopher Gabriels practices at 960 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203. The listed phone number is (518) 482-4459.

What is Christopher Gabriels's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Christopher Gabriels enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Gabriels is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Gabriels was last updated on November 19, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.