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- 4381 E Hill Rd, Homer, AK 99603
About Dr. Sitenga
Based in Homer, AK, Garret L. Sitenga, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Garret graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1993. According to Medicare claims data, Garret cared for 1,878 Medicare patients across 2,396 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and new patient complete exam of visual system. NPI 1891701736 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (907) 235-2358
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4381 E HILL RD
Homer, AK 99603
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
2,396 services · 1,878 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
176 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
70 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
177 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,041 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
204 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
182 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
29 | 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 |
501 | More 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.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Medical College of Wisconsin 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1993 at Medical College of Wisconsin 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 AK who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Sitenga specialize in?
Dr. Sitenga is an eye doctor in Homer, AK. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Sitenga located?
Dr. Sitenga is listed at 4381 E Hill Rd, Homer, AK 99603. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sitenga's phone number?
The number on file is (907) 235-2358. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sitenga's NPI number?
Dr. Sitenga's National Provider Identifier is 1891701736. 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. Sitenga go to medical school?
Dr. Sitenga attended Medical College of Wisconsin, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Sitenga been practicing?
Dr. Sitenga has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Sitenga do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sitenga performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and new 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. Sitenga confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Sitenga. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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