Physician Profile
Ernest M. Bhend, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bhend
Ernest M. Bhend, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Charlotte, NC specializing in ophthalmology. Ernest trained at University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine, graduating in 2001. Medicare claims data shows Ernest provided 2,888 services to 2,514 patients.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (704) 295-3000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6035 FAIRVIEW RD
Charlotte, NC 28210
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
2,888 services · 2,514 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
389 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
165 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
41 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
245 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
156 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
148 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
89 |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
17 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
1,077 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
376 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other ophthalmology specialists in Charlotte 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at University of Missouri, Columbia 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 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Ernest M. Bhend specialize in?
Ernest M. Bhend is an ophthalmology in Charlotte, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Ernest M. Bhend located?
Ernest M. Bhend is listed at 6035 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Ernest M. Bhend's phone number?
The number on file is (704) 295-3000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Ernest M. Bhend?
Ernest M. Bhend's National Provider Identifier is 1033157623. 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 Ernest M. Bhend train?
Ernest M. Bhend attended University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Ernest M. Bhend have?
Ernest M. Bhend has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Ernest M. Bhend do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Ernest M. Bhend performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Ernest M. Bhend's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ernest M. Bhend. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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