Quick answers
- Does Neelofar Ghaznawi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Neelofar Ghaznawi accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Neelofar Ghaznawi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 337 Original Medicare patients and 3,163 services for Neelofar Ghaznawi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Neelofar Ghaznawi's NPI number?
- 1184814048. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Neelofar Ghaznawi, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 337 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,163 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)412 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)411 services
- Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope (92286)345 services
- Ct scan of cornea (92025)328 services
- Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness (76514)322 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure71%
- Diabetes40%
- Arthritis39%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Anxiety20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Neelofar Ghaznawi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8626 Queens BlvdElmhurst, NY 11373 (718) 458‑0086
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Neelofar Ghaznawi as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dr Neelofar Ghaznawi MD PC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Elmhurst
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Elmhurst, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dr Neelofar Ghaznawi MD PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1184814048 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians