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Ophthalmology

Amirfarbod Yazdanyar, MD

Works at hospitals in Norwich, CT · New Haven, CT · Connecticut

Summary

Dr. Amirfarbod Yazdanyar, MD is an ophthalmologist at 174 Cross Rd, Waterford, CT 06385. Phone: (860) 444-1292. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Amirfarbod Yazdanyar had 776 Original Medicare patients and 13,824 services. NPI 1811332083. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Amirfarbod Yazdanyar, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Amirfarbod Yazdanyar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Amirfarbod Yazdanyar 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 Amirfarbod Yazdanyar see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 776 Original Medicare patients and 13,824 services for Amirfarbod Yazdanyar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Amirfarbod Yazdanyar's NPI number?
1811332083. 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 Amirfarbod Yazdanyar, 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 patients776
Services billed to Medicare13,824
Different services or procedures44
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients78

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)5,400 services
  2. Imaging of retina (92134)1,266 services
  3. Injection, avacincaptad pegol, 0.1 mg (J2782)1,260 services
  4. Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)1,202 services
  5. Injection of drug into eye (67028)941 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%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Diabetes33%
  • Chronic kidney disease28%
  • Ischemic heart disease27%

Hospitals where Amirfarbod Yazdanyar works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Amirfarbod Yazdanyar 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.

  • William W Backus HospitalNorwich, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070024
  • Yale-New Haven HospitalNew Haven, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070022

Practice locations

Addresses where Amirfarbod Yazdanyar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Amirfarbod Yazdanyar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Retina Group of New England PC4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Waterford

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Waterford, CT — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Retina Group of New England PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2005 (21 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1811332083
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians