Physician Profile
Bobby S. Korn, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Korn
Bobby S. Korn, M.D. practices ophthalmology in La Jolla, CA. Bobby is a 2001 graduate of University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas. According to Medicare claims data, Bobby cared for 892 Medicare patients across 984 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, 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.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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
- (858) 534-7402
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9500 GILMAN DR MAIL CODE 0946
La Jolla, CA 92093
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
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
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
984 services · 892 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
48 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Reconstruction of eyelid margin | Procedure | 67950 |
32 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68810 |
30 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
29 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of brow paralysis | Procedure | 67900 |
21 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Shortening or advancement of upper eyelid muscle to correct drooping or paralysis | Procedure | 67903 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
145 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with intermediate testing | Treatment | 92082 |
59 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
12 | 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 La Jolla 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2001 at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Bobby S. Korn's specialty?
Bobby S. Korn is an eye doctor in La Jolla, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Bobby S. Korn?
Bobby S. Korn is listed at 9500 Gilman Dr Mail Code 0946, La Jolla, CA 92093. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Bobby S. Korn?
The number on file is (858) 534-7402. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Bobby S. Korn's NPI number?
Bobby S. Korn's National Provider Identifier is 1174551006. 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 Bobby S. Korn's education?
Bobby S. Korn attended University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Bobby S. Korn been practicing?
Bobby S. Korn has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Bobby S. Korn known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Bobby S. Korn performs procedures including removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid, reconstruction of eyelid margin and insertion of probe into nasal tear duct; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and exam of visual field with intermediate testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Bobby S. Korn confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Bobby S. Korn. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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