Provider Profile
Despina A. Velanis, OD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Velanis
Despina A. Velanis, OD is an optometrist practicing in Portland, OR. Despina trained at Pacific University - College of Optometry, graduating in 2023. Medicare claims data shows Despina provided 120 services to 66 patients. The services billed most often include extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing and imaging of retina. This provider record is associated with NPI 1235822883.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (503) 747-5044
- Email not available
Practice Locations
11786 SW BARNES RD STE 270
Portland, OR 97225
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
120 services · 66 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
61 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
59 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
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.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 optometrists in Portland 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Pacific University - College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2023 at Pacific University - College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing 7
Providers in OR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Velanis's specialty?
Dr. Velanis is an optometrist in Portland, OR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Velanis?
Dr. Velanis is listed at 11786 Sw Barnes Rd Ste 270, Portland, OR 97225. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Velanis?
The number on file is (503) 747-5044. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Velanis?
Dr. Velanis's National Provider Identifier is 1235822883. 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. Velanis's medical education?
Dr. Velanis attended Pacific University - College of Optometry, graduating in 2023. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Velanis have?
Dr. Velanis has 3 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2023, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Velanis known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Velanis provides treatments such as extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing and imaging of retina. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Velanis's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Velanis. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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