GEORGE E. FAVA M.D. – NPI #1629072087
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

GEORGE FAVA is an ophthalmologist located in TAMAQUA, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1629072087 to GEORGE FAVA on June 13, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.

The NPI profile was last updated on Apr 30, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for GEORGE FAVA below.

NPI Profile for
GEORGE E. FAVA

NPI Number
1629072087
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
GEORGE E. FAVA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
37 MEDICAL CROSSING RD
TAMAQUA, PA 18252-5565
Phone: (570) 386-5926 Fax: (570) 386-2959
1 Other location(s):
217 Franklin Ave Ste 105
Palmerton, PA 18071-1521
Phone: (570) 386-5926
Fax: (570) 386-2959
Mailing address
1625 FIELDCREST RD
LEBANON, PA 17042-6414
Phone: (717) 272-2216 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 30, 2026

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology (Primary)		 PA MD020892E

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
TUFTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1977
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
GEORGE FAVA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • WELLSPAN GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
      252 SOUTH 4TH STREET
      LEBANON, PA 17042

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