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- 4400 So 700 E, 100, Salt Lake City, UT 84107
About Dr. Petersen
David B. Petersen, MD is a healthcare provider in Salt Lake City, UT specializing in ophthalmology. David trained at Washington University School of Medicine, graduating in 1998. According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 196 Medicare patients across 224 services. The services billed most often include exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and placement of adjustable sutures during eye muscle surgery. This provider record is associated with NPI 1851482202.
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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
- (801) 264-4450
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4400 SO 700 E 100
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
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
224 services · 196 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placement of adjustable sutures during eye muscle surgery | Procedure | 67335 |
22 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Realignment of eye by repair of 2 horizontal muscles | Procedure | 67312 |
11 | Too few peers to compare |
| Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion | Treatment | 92060 |
105 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
46 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92002 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
14 | Less 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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Other eye doctors in Salt Lake City 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Washington University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 9 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1998 at Washington University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Placement of adjustable sutures during eye muscle surgery 1
Providers in UT who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Petersen's specialty?
Dr. Petersen is an eye doctor in Salt Lake City, UT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Petersen?
Dr. Petersen is listed at 4400 So 700 E 100, Salt Lake City, UT 84107. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Petersen?
The number on file is (801) 264-4450. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Petersen's NPI number?
Dr. Petersen's National Provider Identifier is 1851482202. 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
What is Dr. Petersen's medical education?
Dr. Petersen attended Washington University School of Medicine, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Petersen been practicing?
Dr. Petersen has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Petersen known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Petersen performs procedures including placement of adjustable sutures during eye muscle surgery and realignment of eye by repair of 2 horizontal muscles; provides treatments such as exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion and established patient problem focused 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. Petersen confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Petersen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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