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- 431 Monterey Ave, Suite 3, Los Gatos, CA 95030
About Dr. Engelman
Christopher J. Engelman, MD practices ophthalmology in Los Gatos, CA. Christopher is a 1998 graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 3,595 Medicare patients across 4,375 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, imaging of optic nerve, and exam of visual field with extended testing. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093778326.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (408) 354-9510
- Email not available
Practice Locations
431 MONTEREY AVE SUITE 3
Los Gatos, CA 95030
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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
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
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,375 services · 3,595 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
98 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
70 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
52 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft | Procedure | 66180 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of eye fluid drainage device | Procedure | 66183 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
49 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
652 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
515 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
383 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
337 | As often as other 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.
Other eye doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 Los Gatos 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Tufts University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at Tufts 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. Engelman specialize in?
Dr. Engelman is an eye doctor in Los Gatos, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Engelman located?
Dr. Engelman is listed at 431 Monterey Ave Suite 3, Los Gatos, CA 95030. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Engelman's phone number?
The number on file is (408) 354-9510. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Engelman's NPI number?
Dr. Engelman's National Provider Identifier is 1093778326. 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. Engelman go to medical school?
Dr. Engelman attended Tufts University School of Medicine, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Engelman been practicing?
Dr. Engelman has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Engelman do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Engelman performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, laser repair to improve eye fluid flow and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve 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
Has Dr. Engelman confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Engelman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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