Physician Profile
Clifford L. Salinger, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Salinger
Clifford L. Salinger, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Palm Beach Gardens, FL specializing in ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Clifford cared for 2,940 Medicare patients across 5,302 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, closure of tear duct opening using plug, and photography of content of eyes.
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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
- (561) 624-7878
- Email not available
Practice Locations
11020 RCA CENTER DR STE. 2001
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
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
5,302 services · 2,940 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
747 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
29 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of foreign body in cornea using slit lamp | Procedure | 65222 |
15 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue | Procedure | 65756 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
689 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
408 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
197 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
152 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope | Treatment | 92286 |
88 | More often than most 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 Palm Beach Gardens 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Clifford L. Salinger?
Clifford L. Salinger is an eye doctor in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Clifford L. Salinger's address?
Clifford L. Salinger is listed at 11020 Rca Center Dr Ste. 2001, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Clifford L. Salinger?
The number on file is (561) 624-7878. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Clifford L. Salinger's NPI number?
Clifford L. Salinger's National Provider Identifier is 1891888418. 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 Clifford L. Salinger train?
Clifford L. Salinger attended Other, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Clifford L. Salinger been practicing?
Clifford L. Salinger has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Clifford L. Salinger perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Clifford L. Salinger performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of eyelashes using forceps and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and ct scan of cornea, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Clifford L. Salinger confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Clifford L. Salinger. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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