Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout OHLSTEIN
Derek Hunter Ohlstein, M.D. practises ophthalmology in Vero Beach, FL. Derek is a 2009 graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine. Derek is also listed as specialising in internal medicine.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Ohlstein's specialty?
Dr. Ohlstein is an ophthalmology in Vero Beach, FL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Ohlstein?
Dr. 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 Dr. Ohlstein?
The number on file is (772) 299-1404. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ohlstein's NPI number?
Dr. 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 Dr. Ohlstein's medical education?
Dr. Ohlstein attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Ohlstein been practising?
Dr. Ohlstein has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Ohlstein known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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.
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Has Dr. Ohlstein confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ohlstein. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (772) 299-1404
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3500 US HIGHWAY 1
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,167 services · 4,245 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
911 |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
164 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
142 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
140 |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
108 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
71 |
| Repair tear duct opening by heat, tying, or laser surgery | Procedure | 68760 |
24 |
| Removal of foreign body from external eye (conjunctiva) | Procedure | 65205 |
13 |
| Removal of foreign body in cornea using slit lamp | Procedure | 65222 |
11 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
99 |
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 ophthalmology specialists 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 ophthalmology specialists 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.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.