Physician Profile
Helga F. Uzcategui, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Uzcategui
Based in Las Vegas, NV, Helga F. Uzcategui, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Helga graduated from University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine in 1992. According to Medicare claims data, Helga cared for 3,031 Medicare patients across 3,478 services. The services billed most often include removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. NPI 1053370734 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
- (702) 819-3937
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8655 S EASTERN AVE STE 120
Las Vegas, NV 89123
9560 W Skye Canyon Park Dr Ste 180
Las Vegas, NV 89166
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
3,478 services · 3,031 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
825 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
116 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
113 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
90 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
41 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
560 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
278 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
206 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
146 | 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.
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 Las Vegas 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at University of Miami, Lm Miller 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 7
Providers in NV who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Uzcategui's specialty?
Dr. Uzcategui is an eye doctor in Las Vegas, NV. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Uzcategui?
Dr. Uzcategui is listed at 8655 S Eastern Ave Ste 120, Las Vegas, NV 89123. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Uzcategui?
The number on file is (702) 819-3937. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Uzcategui's NPI number?
Dr. Uzcategui's National Provider Identifier is 1053370734. 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 Dr. Uzcategui's medical education?
Dr. Uzcategui attended University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Uzcategui been practicing?
Dr. Uzcategui has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Uzcategui known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Uzcategui performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid; 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
Has Dr. Uzcategui confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Uzcategui. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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