Physician Profile
Bethlehem D. Mekonnen, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Mekonnen
Based in Stanford, CA, Bethlehem D. Mekonnen, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology — cornea & external disease. Bethlehem graduated from Yale University School of Medicine in 2016. Bethlehem is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Bethlehem provided 944 services to 745 patients. 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, ct scan of cornea, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more.
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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
- (650) 723-4000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
300 PASTEUR DR
Stanford, CA 94305
513 Parnassus Ave UCSF- Department of Surgery S-321
San Francisco, CA 94143
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
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
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
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
944 services · 745 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
60 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
103 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
70 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope | Treatment | 92286 |
41 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
38 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
37 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
272 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
87 | Too few peers to compare |
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.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 Stanford 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 19 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Yale University School of Medicine 3
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2016 at Yale 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 kind of doctor is Dr. Mekonnen?
Dr. Mekonnen is an eye doctor in Stanford, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Cornea & External Disease”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Mekonnen's address?
Dr. Mekonnen is listed at 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305. 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. Mekonnen?
The number on file is (650) 723-4000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Mekonnen?
Dr. Mekonnen's National Provider Identifier is 1306208087. 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. Mekonnen train?
Dr. Mekonnen attended Yale University School of Medicine, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Mekonnen have?
Dr. Mekonnen has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Mekonnen perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Mekonnen performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and closure of tear duct opening using plug; provides treatments such as ct scan of cornea 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
Is Dr. Mekonnen's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Mekonnen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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