Physician Profile
Elizabeth Cretara, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Cretara
Elizabeth Cretara, MD is a healthcare provider in Albuquerque, NM specializing in ophthalmology — glaucoma. Elizabeth trained at State University of Ny Upstate Medical University, graduating in 2015. Elizabeth is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology and student in an organized health care education program. According to Medicare claims data, Elizabeth cared for 300 Medicare patients across 437 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, exam of visual field with extended testing, and imaging of optic nerve.
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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
- (505) 272-6120
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2211 LOMAS BLVD NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
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
437 services · 300 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
32 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
77 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
43 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
212 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
40 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
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 2
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.
Trained at State University of Ny Upstate Medical University 3
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2015 at State University of Ny Upstate Medical University 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 NM who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Cretara's specialty?
Dr. Cretara is an eye doctor in Albuquerque, NM. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Glaucoma”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Cretara?
Dr. Cretara is listed at 2211 Lomas Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87106. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Cretara?
The number on file is (505) 272-6120. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cretara's NPI number?
Dr. Cretara's National Provider Identifier is 1992186738. 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. Cretara's medical education?
Dr. Cretara attended State University of Ny Upstate Medical University, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Cretara been practicing?
Dr. Cretara has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Cretara known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cretara performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing 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 Dr. Cretara confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Cretara. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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