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Unclaimed ProfileAbout PRUTHI
Asit Pruthi, MD is a healthcare provider in Salinas, CA specializing in ophthalmology. Asit trained at Duke University School of Medicine, graduating in 1990. Medicare claims data shows Asit provided 2,230 services to 1,786 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (831) 771-3900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
622 ABBOTT ST
Salinas, CA 93901
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,230 services · 1,786 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
199 |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
152 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
72 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
426 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
334 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
178 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
133 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
103 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
22 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
17 |
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.
Other ophthalmology specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
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.
More connections — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Other ophthalmology specialists in Salinas 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Duke University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at Duke 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 CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Pruthi specialize in?
Dr. Pruthi is an ophthalmology in Salinas, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Pruthi located?
Dr. Pruthi is listed at 622 ABBOTT ST, Salinas, CA 93901. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Pruthi's phone number?
The number on file is (831) 771-3900. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Pruthi?
Dr. Pruthi's National Provider Identifier is 1770580375. 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. Pruthi go to medical school?
Dr. Pruthi attended Duke University School of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Pruthi have?
Dr. Pruthi has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Pruthi do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Pruthi performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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