Quick answers
- Does Alireza Ghaffarieh accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alireza Ghaffarieh 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 Alireza Ghaffarieh see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 869 Original Medicare patients and 1,969 services for Alireza Ghaffarieh. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alireza Ghaffarieh's NPI number?
- 1437539533. 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 Alireza Ghaffarieh, 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 | 869 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,969 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)397 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)349 services
- Closure of tear duct opening using plug (68761)186 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)162 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)150 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis55%
- Diabetes49%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
Hospitals where Alireza Ghaffarieh works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alireza Ghaffarieh at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Doctors Hospital of LaredoLaredo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450643
Practice locations
Addresses where Alireza Ghaffarieh is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1207 N One Mile RdDexter, MO 63841 (573) 624‑4584
- 1309 E Ridge Rd, Suite 1McAllen, TX 78503
- 297 S Silver Springs RdCape Girardeau, MO 63703 (573) 651‑5200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alireza Ghaffarieh as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Marion Eye Centers Ltd39 clinicians in the group
- Ophthalmic Consultants of Texas P.A.13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
- Pathologyalso
Other ophthalmologists in Missouri
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Missouri — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Marion Eye Centers Ltd
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437539533 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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