Physician Profile
Alfred J. Tomlinson, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Tomlinson
Alfred J. Tomlinson, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Surfside Beach, SC. Alfred is a 1982 graduate of State University of New York Downstate Medical Center. Medicare claims data shows Alfred provided 2,004 services to 1,457 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and imaging of retina.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (843) 650-1111
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1120 GLENNS BAY RD SUITE 106
Surfside Beach, SC 29575
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,004 services · 1,457 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
33 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
88 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
847 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
457 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
291 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
125 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
56 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
52 | 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.
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.
Trained at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Alfred J. Tomlinson specialize in?
Alfred J. Tomlinson is an eye doctor in Surfside Beach, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Alfred J. Tomlinson located?
Alfred J. Tomlinson is listed at 1120 Glenns Bay Rd Suite 106, Surfside Beach, SC 29575. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Alfred J. Tomlinson's phone number?
The number on file is (843) 650-1111. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Alfred J. Tomlinson?
Alfred J. Tomlinson's National Provider Identifier is 1649229535. 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 Alfred J. Tomlinson train?
Alfred J. Tomlinson attended State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Alfred J. Tomlinson have?
Alfred J. Tomlinson has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Alfred J. Tomlinson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Alfred J. Tomlinson performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; 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
Is Alfred J. Tomlinson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Alfred J. Tomlinson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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