Physician Profile
Alison R. Tendler, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Tendler
Alison R. Tendler, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Sioux Falls, SD specializing in ophthalmology. Alison trained at Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota, graduating in 2001. According to Medicare claims data, Alison cared for 1,024 Medicare patients across 1,525 services. The services billed most often include microfluid analysis of tears, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and photography of content of eyes.
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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
- (605) 306-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2101 W 69TH ST UNIT 204
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
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
- 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
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
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
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
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
1,525 services · 1,024 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release of scar tissue between lens and retina using a laser | Procedure | 67031 |
54 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Release of nerve using operating microscope | Procedure | 64727 |
52 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Release of arm or leg nerve | Procedure | 64708 |
51 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
50 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
36 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
23 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
106 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
76 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with limited testing | Treatment | 92081 |
72 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
50 | 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.
Other eye doctors in Sioux Falls 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota 4
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 9 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2001 at Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Release of scar tissue between lens and retina using a laser 1
Providers in SD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Alison R. Tendler?
Alison R. Tendler is an eye doctor in Sioux Falls, SD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Alison R. Tendler's address?
Alison R. Tendler is listed at 2101 W 69Th St Unit 204, Sioux Falls, SD 57108. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Alison R. Tendler?
The number on file is (605) 306-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Alison R. Tendler's NPI number?
Alison R. Tendler's National Provider Identifier is 1205812328. 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 Alison R. Tendler train?
Alison R. Tendler attended Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Alison R. Tendler been practicing?
Alison R. Tendler has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Alison R. Tendler perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Alison R. Tendler performs procedures including release of scar tissue between lens and retina using a laser, release of nerve using operating microscope and release of arm or leg nerve; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Alison R. Tendler confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Alison R. Tendler. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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