Physician Profile
Ardalan Aminlari, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Aminlari
Ardalan Aminlari, MD practices ophthalmology — glaucoma in Encinitas, CA. Ardalan is a 2010 graduate of Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Ardalan cared for 3,228 Medicare patients across 4,202 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, photography of the retina, and exam of the internal drainage system of eye.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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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
- (760) 631-3500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
477 N EL CAMINO REAL STE C202
Encinitas, CA 92024
500 University Dr UPC 1 Suite 800
Hershey, PA 17033
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
4,202 services · 3,228 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
269 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
201 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
98 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
49 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
46 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
46 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
46 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing | Procedure | 65778 |
35 | Too few peers to compare |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
21 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
47 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 6
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.
Trained at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 1
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2010 at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Aminlari's specialty?
Dr. Aminlari is an eye doctor in Encinitas, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Glaucoma”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Aminlari?
Dr. Aminlari is listed at 477 N El Camino Real Ste C202, Encinitas, CA 92024. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Aminlari?
The number on file is (760) 631-3500. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Aminlari's NPI number?
Dr. Aminlari's National Provider Identifier is 1639497258. 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. Aminlari's medical education?
Dr. Aminlari attended Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, graduating in 2010. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Aminlari been practicing?
Dr. Aminlari has 16 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2010, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Aminlari known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Aminlari performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and exam of the internal drainage system of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Aminlari confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Aminlari. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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