DR. BRUCE S ALTMAN M.D. NPI 1336147784

NPI Information

  • NPI: 1336147784
  • Provider Name: DR. BRUCE S ALTMAN, M.D.
  • Classification: Ophthalmology - 207WX0009X
  • Specialization: Glaucoma Specialist
  • Entity Type: Individual
  • PECOS Registration: Yes
  • Address: 69 SAND PIT RD
    SUITE 101
    DANBURY, CT
    ZIP 06810
  • Phone: (203) 791-2020

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NPI Details

DR. Bruce S Altman, M.D. is a glaucoma specialist ophthalmology in Danbury, CT with 40 years of experience. The provider is an ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of glaucoma and other disorders related to increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty involves the medical and surgical treatment of these conditions. DR. Bruce S Altman, M.D. NPI is 1336147784. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: PERELMAN SCHOOL OF MED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Graduation Year:1986

The provider's business location address is:

69 SAND PIT RD
SUITE 101
DANBURY, CT
ZIP 06810-004
Phone: (203) 791-2020
Fax: (203) 778-6238

The NPI 1336147784 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (HCPCS:99213)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (HCPCS:99214)
  • Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS:92083)
  • Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS:92133)
  • Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS:92014)
  • Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (HCPCS:92020)
  • Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS:92136)
  • Photography of the retina (HCPCS:92250)
  • Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow (HCPCS:65855)
  • Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS:66984)
  • Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS:92012)
  • Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness (HCPCS:76514)
  • New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (HCPCS:99204)
  • Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (HCPCS:66821)
  • Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session (HCPCS:66761)
  • Imaging of retina (HCPCS:92134)
  • Insertion of eye fluid drainage device (HCPCS:66183)
  • Incision to improve eye fluid flow (HCPCS:65820)
  • Closure of tear duct opening using plug (HCPCS:68761)
  • Cataract surgery (HCPCS:NAN11)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 7/11/2005 and was last updated on 2/9/2021.

Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No. Taxonomy Code Taxonomy Clasification Taxonomy Specialization License Number License State Primary
1207W00000XOphthalmology032433CONNECTICUTNo
2207WX0009XOphthalmologyGlaucoma Specialist032433CONNECTICUTYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No. Other Provider Identifier Other Provider Identifier Type Other Provider Identifier State Other Provider Identifier Issuer
14197514MEDICAIDCONNECTICUT
2001324334MEDICAIDCONNECTICUT
34001327MEDICAIDCONNECTICUT

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This page was last updated on: 11/21/2025

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