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- 3500 US Highway 1, Vero Beach, FL 32960
About Dr. Ohlstein
Derek H. Ohlstein, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Vero Beach, FL. Derek is a 2009 graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine. Derek is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Derek cared for 4,245 Medicare patients across 6,167 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 established patient complete exam of visual system. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295960946.
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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
- (772) 299-1404
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3500 US HIGHWAY 1
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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
6,167 services · 4,245 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
911 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
164 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
142 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
140 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
108 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
71 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair tear duct opening by heat, tying, or laser surgery | Procedure | 68760 |
24 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of foreign body from external eye (conjunctiva) | Procedure | 65205 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of foreign body in cornea using slit lamp | Procedure | 65222 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
99 | More 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 6
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 Vero Beach 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2009 at Tulane University School of Medicine 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 is Derek H. Ohlstein's specialty?
Derek H. Ohlstein is an eye doctor in Vero Beach, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Derek H. Ohlstein?
Derek H. Ohlstein is listed at 3500 US Highway 1, Vero Beach, FL 32960. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Derek H. Ohlstein?
The number on file is (772) 299-1404. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Derek H. Ohlstein's NPI number?
Derek H. Ohlstein's National Provider Identifier is 1295960946. 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 Derek H. Ohlstein's education?
Derek H. Ohlstein attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Derek H. Ohlstein been practicing?
Derek H. Ohlstein has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Derek H. Ohlstein known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Derek H. Ohlstein performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Derek H. Ohlstein confirmed this information?
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