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- 5520 College Blvd, Ste 201, Overland Park, KS 66211
About Dr. Pole
Christopher J. Pole, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Overland Park, KS specializing in ophthalmology. Christopher trained at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 4,263 services to 3,304 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens. This provider record is associated with NPI 1285883231.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (913) 491-3737
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5520 COLLEGE BLVD STE 201
Overland Park, KS 66211
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
4,263 services · 3,304 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
602 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
531 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
214 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
37 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
28 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
733 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
664 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
450 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
164 | 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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Overland Park 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Saint Louis University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at Saint Louis 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 7
Providers in KS who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Christopher J. Pole?
Christopher J. Pole is an eye doctor in Overland Park, KS. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Christopher J. Pole's address?
Christopher J. Pole is listed at 5520 College Blvd Ste 201, Overland Park, KS 66211. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Christopher J. Pole?
The number on file is (913) 491-3737. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Christopher J. Pole?
Christopher J. Pole's National Provider Identifier is 1285883231. 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 Christopher J. Pole train?
Christopher J. Pole attended Saint Louis University School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Christopher J. Pole have?
Christopher J. Pole has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Christopher J. Pole perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Christopher J. Pole performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Christopher J. Pole's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christopher J. Pole. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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