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DR. HARVEY ABRAHAM FISHMAN M.D.
NPI 1639166838
Ophthalmology in Palo Alto, CA

Active since October 03, 2005Opted out of Medicare · through Dec 20, 2027
706 WEBSTER ST, PALO ALTO, CA 94301(650) 322-4393(650) 322-1921 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 26, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Harvey Abraham Fishman M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HARVEY ABRAHAM FISHMAN M.D. (NPI 1639166838) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Palo Alto, California, licensed in California (A78707) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He has opted out of Medicare through December 20, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639166838
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HARVEY ABRAHAM FISHMANCredential: M.D.
Location Address706 WEBSTER STPalo Alto, CA 94301-2628
Mailing Address706 Webster StPalo Alto, CA 94301-2628 · (650) 322-4393 · Fax (650) 322-1921
Phone(650) 322-4393
Fax(650) 322-1921
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 3, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 26, 2013
✔ NPI 1639166838 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A78707
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.
706 WEBSTER ST, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINA85459CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Harvey Abraham Fishman M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from December 20, 2021 through December 20, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateDecember 20, 2021
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughDecember 20, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94301 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
$156.67 typical visit price
range $70.37 – $206.04
Typical copayment $39.16 (range $17.59 – $51.51)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$86.56 typical visit price
range $23.96 – $169.60
Typical copayment $21.64 (range $5.99 – $42.40)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Counseling on Antioxidant Supplement
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or their caregiver(s) who were counseled within 12 months on the benefits and/or risks of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) formulation for…
95%99 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Dilated Macular Examination
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who had a dilated macular examination performed which included documentation of the presence or absence of macular thickening or geographic atrophy or…
71%99 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%1,174 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
96%434 patients4/55-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.
0%648 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
11%111 patients1/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
46%72 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 98% · 152 patients
100%152 patients
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months
100%34 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…
0%648 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%648 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 308 patients
0%308 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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 2

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

HARVEY A. FISHMAN, M.D., A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
Ophthalmology
706 WEBSTER ST
PALO ALTO, CA 94301
Santa Clara County (650) 322-4393
DR. JOANNE HU O.D.
Optometrist
706 WEBSTER ST
PALO ALTO, CA 94301
Santa Clara County (650) 322-4393

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 Harvey Fishman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Harvey Fishman is 1639166838. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 3, 2005.

Where is Harvey Fishman located?

Harvey Fishman practices at 706 Webster St, Palo Alto, CA 94301. The listed phone number is (650) 322-4393.

What is Harvey Fishman's specialty?

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

Is Harvey Fishman enrolled in Medicare?

No. Harvey Fishman has opted out of Medicare through December 20, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Harvey Fishman was last updated on August 26, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.