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- 2100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
About Dr. Carlson
Alan Carlson, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Durham, NC specializing in ophthalmology. Alan trained at Duke University School of Medicine, graduating in 1981. Alan is also listed as specializing in hematology and obstetrics & gynecology. Medicare claims data shows Alan provided 568 services to 468 patients. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, and new patient problem focused exam of visual system. This provider record is associated with NPI 1124181995.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (919) 620-4467
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2100 ERWIN RD
Durham, NC 27710
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
568 services · 468 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
33 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
269 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
142 |
| New patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92002 |
40 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
27 |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
25 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
17 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
15 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Durham 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Duke University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1981 at Duke University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Alan Carlson?
Alan Carlson is an eye doctor in Durham, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Alan Carlson's address?
Alan Carlson is listed at 2100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Alan Carlson?
The number on file is (919) 620-4467. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Alan Carlson?
Alan Carlson's National Provider Identifier is 1124181995. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Alan Carlson train?
Alan Carlson attended Duke University School of Medicine, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Alan Carlson have?
Alan Carlson has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Alan Carlson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Alan Carlson performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and established patient complete exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Alan Carlson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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