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- 426 W Main St, Salem, VA 24153
About Eric Peterson
Eric L. Peterson is a healthcare provider in Salem, VA specializing in ophthalmology. Eric trained at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, graduating in 2018. According to Medicare claims data, Eric cared for 2,156 Medicare patients across 2,653 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. This provider record is associated with NPI 1497250252.
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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
- (540) 855-5100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
426 W MAIN ST
Salem, VA 24153
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
2,653 services · 2,156 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
498 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
112 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
21 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
591 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
472 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
85 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
84 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
56 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
55 | As often as other 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.
Other eye doctors at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 Salem 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2018 at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 7
Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Eric L. Peterson specialize in?
Eric L. Peterson is an eye doctor in Salem, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Eric L. Peterson located?
Eric L. Peterson is listed at 426 W Main St, Salem, VA 24153. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Eric L. Peterson's phone number?
The number on file is (540) 855-5100. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Eric L. Peterson's NPI number?
Eric L. Peterson's National Provider Identifier is 1497250252. 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 Eric L. Peterson train?
Eric L. Peterson attended Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Eric L. Peterson been practicing?
Eric L. Peterson has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Eric L. Peterson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Eric L. Peterson performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Eric L. Peterson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Eric L. Peterson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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