Quick answers
- Does Ellen C. Fitzgerald-Farkas accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ellen C. Fitzgerald-Farkas 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 Ellen C. Fitzgerald-Farkas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 436 Original Medicare patients and 1,178 services for Ellen C. Fitzgerald-Farkas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ellen C. Fitzgerald-Farkas's NPI number?
- 1215192638. 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 Ellen C. Fitzgerald-Farkas, 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 | 436 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,178 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)394 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)124 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)108 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)105 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)103 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis48%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Diabetes22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ellen C. Fitzgerald-Farkas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 40 N Union RdWilliamsville, NY 14221 (716) 634‑4441
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ellen C. Fitzgerald-Farkas as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Visionary Ophthalmology and Cataract Care, PLLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Williamsville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Williamsville, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Visionary Ophthalmology and Cataract Care, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215192638 |
| 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