Physician Profile
Alejandro Espaillat, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Espaillat
Alejandro Espaillat, MD is a healthcare provider in Columbia, SC specializing in ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Alejandro cared for 283 Medicare patients across 408 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and photography of the retina.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (803) 907-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
100 PALMETTO HEALTH PKWY STE 350
Columbia, SC 29212
6233 N University Dr
Tamarac, FL 33321
2301 N University Dr Ste 110
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
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
408 services · 283 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
150 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
70 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
47 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Columbia 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Espaillat's specialty?
Dr. Espaillat is an eye doctor in Columbia, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Espaillat?
Dr. Espaillat is listed at 100 Palmetto Health Pkwy Ste 350, Columbia, SC 29212. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Espaillat?
The number on file is (803) 907-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Espaillat's NPI number?
Dr. Espaillat's National Provider Identifier is 1891771812. 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
What is Dr. Espaillat's medical education?
Dr. Espaillat attended Other, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Espaillat been practicing?
Dr. Espaillat has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Espaillat known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Espaillat provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Espaillat confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Espaillat. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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