Physician Profile
Based in Duluth, MN, Charles E. Ahrens, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Charles graduated from Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota in 2007. Medicare claims data shows Charles provided 1,652 services to 930 patients. The services billed most often include imaging of retina, established patient complete exam of visual system, and injection of drug into eye.
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4190 LOBERG AVE
Duluth, MN 55811
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.
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
1,652 services · 930 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
255 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
103 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
359 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
270 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
113 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
47 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
11 | 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.
Charles E. Ahrens is an eye doctor in Duluth, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Charles E. Ahrens is listed at 4190 Loberg Ave, Duluth, MN 55811. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (218) 249-4600. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
Charles E. Ahrens's National Provider Identifier is 1356540827. 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
Charles E. Ahrens attended Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Charles E. Ahrens has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Charles E. Ahrens performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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