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- 2600 Jefferson St Ste 200, Alexandria, MN 56308
About Dr. Ristvedt
Deborah G. Ristvedt, D.O. is a healthcare provider in Alexandria, MN specializing in ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Deborah cared for 1,154 Medicare patients across 1,904 services. The services billed most often include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser. This provider record is associated with NPI 1871881656.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (320) 762-2166
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
2600 JEFFERSON ST STE 200
Alexandria, MN 56308
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
Eye injury and cancer
- Chemical injury to the eye
- Foreign body in the eye
- Hyphema
- Open-globe eye injury
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Optic neuritis
- Optic neuropathy
- Orbital cellulitis
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
- Endothelial corneal transplant
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
- Macular hole surgery
- Pneumatic retinopexy
- Retinal laser treatment
- Scleral buckle surgery
- Vitrectomy
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
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
1,904 services · 1,154 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
468 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
169 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
115 | More 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 |
112 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
65 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of brow paralysis | Procedure | 67900 |
46 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67917 |
31 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of eye fluid drainage device | Procedure | 66183 |
27 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
19 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
18 | 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
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Related specialists at this location 1
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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.
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 2007 at Other 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 MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Deborah G. Ristvedt's specialty?
Deborah G. Ristvedt is an eye doctor in Alexandria, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Deborah G. Ristvedt?
Deborah G. Ristvedt is listed at 2600 Jefferson St Ste 200, Alexandria, MN 56308. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Deborah G. Ristvedt?
The number on file is (320) 762-2166. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Deborah G. Ristvedt's NPI number?
Deborah G. Ristvedt's National Provider Identifier is 1871881656. 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 Deborah G. Ristvedt's education?
Deborah G. Ristvedt attended Other, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Deborah G. Ristvedt been practicing?
Deborah G. Ristvedt has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Deborah G. Ristvedt known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Deborah G. Ristvedt performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid; provides treatments such as 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
Has Deborah G. Ristvedt confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Deborah G. Ristvedt. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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