Physician Profile
Ernest W. Kornmehl, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kornmehl
Based in Brookline, MA, Ernest W. Kornmehl, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Ernest graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1984. According to Medicare claims data, Ernest cared for 676 Medicare patients across 1,595 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 problem focused exam of visual system. NPI 1104816842 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (617) 232-9600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
44 WASHINGTON ST
Brookline, MA 02445
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
1,595 services · 676 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
646 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of foreign body in cornea using slit lamp | Procedure | 65222 |
16 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
216 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
46 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
45 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
599 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
12 | 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.
Other eye doctors at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other eye doctors in Brookline 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 7
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kornmehl?
Dr. Kornmehl is an eye doctor in Brookline, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kornmehl's address?
Dr. Kornmehl is listed at 44 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445. 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. Kornmehl?
The number on file is (617) 232-9600. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kornmehl's NPI number?
Dr. Kornmehl's National Provider Identifier is 1104816842. 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. Kornmehl train?
Dr. Kornmehl attended State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Kornmehl been practicing?
Dr. Kornmehl has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Kornmehl perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kornmehl performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug and removal of foreign body in cornea using slit lamp; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Kornmehl confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kornmehl. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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