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Christopher James 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.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (408) 354-9510
- Email not available
Practice Locations
431 MONTEREY AVE SUITE 3
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,375 services · 3,595 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
98 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
70 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
52 |
| Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft | Procedure | 66180 |
13 |
| Insertion of eye fluid drainage device | Procedure | 66183 |
12 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
49 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
652 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
515 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
383 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
337 |
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 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 ophthalmology specialists 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 ophthalmology in Los Gatos, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there 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. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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
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