Physician Profile
Arkady B. Kagan, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kagan
Arkady B. Kagan, MD practices ophthalmology in Encino, CA. Arkady is a 1991 graduate of Ohio State University College of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Arkady cared for 2,409 Medicare patients across 24,873 services. The services billed most often include injection, incobotulinumtoxin a, 1 unit, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and closure of tear duct opening using plug.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (818) 671-4556
- Email not available
Practice Locations
16542 VENTURA BLVD STE 120
Encino, CA 91436
5455 Wilshire Blvd Suite 1714
Los Angeles, CA 90036
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
24,873 services · 2,409 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
419 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
115 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session | Procedure | 66761 |
50 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
45 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing | Procedure | 65778 |
42 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
802 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
414 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
347 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
341 | More 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
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Related specialists at this location 4
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.
Other eye doctors in Encino 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Ohio State University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at Ohio 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 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kagan?
Dr. Kagan is an eye doctor in Encino, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kagan's address?
Dr. Kagan is listed at 16542 Ventura Blvd Ste 120, Encino, CA 91436. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kagan?
The number on file is (818) 671-4556. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kagan's NPI number?
Dr. Kagan's National Provider Identifier is 1790839538. 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 Dr. Kagan train?
Dr. Kagan attended Ohio State University College of Medicine, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Kagan been practicing?
Dr. Kagan has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Kagan perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kagan performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face and creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Kagan confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kagan. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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