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Unclaimed ProfileAbout KENT
Based in Charleston, SC, Alexander R Kent, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Alexander graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1989. Medicare claims data shows Alexander provided 3,441 services to 2,713 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (843) 722-7705
- Email not available
Practice Locations
125 DOUGHTY ST STE 330
Charleston, SC 29403
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,441 services · 2,713 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
46 |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
37 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
32 |
| Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 66179 |
26 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
24 |
| Creation of eye fluid drainage tract for treatment of glaucoma | Procedure | 66170 |
12 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
96 |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
19 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
1,341 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
710 |
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.
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 ophthalmology specialists in Charleston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Stanford University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1989 at Stanford University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Kent's specialty?
Dr. Kent is an ophthalmology in Charleston, SC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Kent?
Dr. Kent is listed at 125 DOUGHTY ST STE 330, Charleston, SC 29403. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Kent?
The number on file is (843) 722-7705. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Kent?
Dr. Kent's National Provider Identifier is 1770529539. 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. Kent's medical education?
Dr. Kent attended Stanford University School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kent have?
Dr. Kent has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Kent known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kent performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness and ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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