Physician Profile
Ganesha R. Kandavel, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kandavel
Ganesha R. Kandavel, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Encino, CA specializing in ophthalmology. Ganesha trained at University of California, Davis School of Medicine, graduating in 2001. According to Medicare claims data, Ganesha cared for 3,878 Medicare patients across 4,544 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, 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
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Contact Information
- (818) 906-2929
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5363 BALBOA BLVD SUITE 545
Encino, CA 91316
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
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
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,544 services · 3,878 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
450 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
161 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
95 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
49 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
32 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
26 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Probing of nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68840 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
59 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
650 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
625 | More 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 2
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 Encino 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of California, Davis School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at University of California, Davis School of Medicine 7
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 CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Ganesha R. Kandavel's specialty?
Ganesha R. Kandavel is an eye doctor in Encino, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Ganesha R. Kandavel?
Ganesha R. Kandavel is listed at 5363 Balboa Blvd Suite 545, Encino, CA 91316. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Ganesha R. Kandavel?
The number on file is (818) 906-2929. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Ganesha R. Kandavel's NPI number?
Ganesha R. Kandavel's National Provider Identifier is 1366533846. 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 Ganesha R. Kandavel's education?
Ganesha R. Kandavel attended University of California, Davis School of Medicine, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Ganesha R. Kandavel been practicing?
Ganesha R. Kandavel has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Ganesha R. Kandavel known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Ganesha R. Kandavel performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, closure of tear duct opening using plug 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 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 Ganesha R. Kandavel confirmed this information?
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