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- 2946 de la Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
About Dr. Katsev
Based in Santa Barbara, CA, Douglas Katsev, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Douglas graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1986. According to Medicare claims data, Douglas cared for 4,683 Medicare patients across 6,866 services. The services billed most often include closure of tear duct opening using plug, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1801906722 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (805) 967-9990
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2946 DE LA VINA ST
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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
6,866 services · 4,683 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
1,188 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
337 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
226 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
170 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
93 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths | Procedure | 11900 |
90 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68810 |
27 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
544 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
540 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
406 | More 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.
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 2
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 Santa Barbara 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at Emory 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 CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Katsev's specialty?
Dr. Katsev is an eye doctor in Santa Barbara, CA. 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. Katsev?
Dr. Katsev is listed at 2946 de la Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Katsev?
The number on file is (805) 967-9990. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Katsev's NPI number?
Dr. Katsev's National Provider Identifier is 1801906722. 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. Katsev's medical education?
Dr. Katsev attended Emory University School of Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Katsev been practicing?
Dr. Katsev has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Katsev known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Katsev performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and ct scan of cornea, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Katsev confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Katsev. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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