Physician Profile
Eugenio M. Candal, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Candal
Eugenio M. Candal, MD is a healthcare provider in Worcester, MA specializing in ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Eugenio cared for 1,734 Medicare patients across 1,994 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system.
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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
- (508) 856-9599
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5 NEPONSET ST
Worcester, MA 01606
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
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
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,994 services · 1,734 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
237 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
69 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
307 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
274 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
181 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
165 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
159 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
97 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
94 | 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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Worcester 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at Other 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 MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Candal specialize in?
Dr. Candal is an eye doctor in Worcester, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Candal located?
Dr. Candal is listed at 5 Neponset St, Worcester, MA 01606. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Candal's phone number?
The number on file is (508) 856-9599. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Candal's NPI number?
Dr. Candal's National Provider Identifier is 1457327728. 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. Candal go to medical school?
Dr. Candal attended Other, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Candal been practicing?
Dr. Candal has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Candal do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Candal performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, closure of tear duct opening using plug and removal of eyelashes using forceps; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused 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. Candal confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Candal. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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