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- 3230 Lake Worth Rd, Ste A, Palm Springs, FL 33461
About Dr. Caceres
Edgar R. Caceres, MD is a healthcare provider in Palm Springs, FL specializing in ophthalmology. Edgar trained at Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc), graduating in 2001. According to Medicare claims data, Edgar cared for 1,566 Medicare patients across 1,822 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. This provider record is associated with NPI 1679547236.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (561) 228-8882
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3230 LAKE WORTH RD STE A
Palm Springs, FL 33461
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
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
1,822 services · 1,566 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
43 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session | Procedure | 66761 |
36 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
420 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
375 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
363 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
177 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
105 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
84 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
53 | 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
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
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.
Trained at Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2001 at Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) 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 FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Caceres?
Dr. Caceres is an eye doctor in Palm Springs, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Caceres's address?
Dr. Caceres is listed at 3230 Lake Worth Rd Ste A, Palm Springs, FL 33461. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Caceres?
The number on file is (561) 228-8882. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Caceres's NPI number?
Dr. Caceres's National Provider Identifier is 1679547236. 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
Where did Dr. Caceres train?
Dr. Caceres attended Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc), graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Caceres been practicing?
Dr. Caceres has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Caceres perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Caceres performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Caceres confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Caceres. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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