Physician Profile
Christopher Gelston, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Gelston
Based in Lone Tree, CO, Christopher Gelston, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology — cornea & external disease. Christopher graduated from State University of Ny Upstate Medical University in 2002. Christopher is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 206 Medicare patients across 221 services. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 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
- (720) 848-0000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9552 PARK MEADOWS DR
Lone Tree, CO 80124
12605 E 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
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
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
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
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
221 services · 206 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
96 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
39 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
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 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at State University of Ny Upstate Medical University 2
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at State University of Ny Upstate Medical University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 8
Providers in CO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Gelston specialize in?
Dr. Gelston is an eye doctor in Lone Tree, CO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Cornea & External Disease”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Gelston located?
Dr. Gelston is listed at 9552 Park Meadows Dr, Lone Tree, CO 80124. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Gelston's phone number?
The number on file is (720) 848-0000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Gelston's NPI number?
Dr. Gelston's National Provider Identifier is 1780611814. 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. Gelston go to medical school?
Dr. Gelston attended State University of Ny Upstate Medical University, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Gelston been practicing?
Dr. Gelston has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Gelston do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Gelston provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system 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.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Gelston confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Gelston. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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