Physician Profile
James K. Belville, MD is a healthcare provider in Palm Desert, CA specializing in ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows James provided 705 services to 672 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient complete exam of visual system, and imaging of retina.
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44139 MONTEREY AVE STE A
Palm Desert, CA 92260
1801 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Ste 200
Palm Springs, CA 92262
116 N Plaza St
Brawley, CA 92227
249 W Main St
Branford, CT 06405
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.
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
705 services · 672 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
154 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
104 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
88 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
57 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
17 | 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 |
160 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
41 | 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.
Dr. Belville is an eye doctor in Palm Desert, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Dr. Belville is listed at 44139 Monterey Ave Ste A, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (760) 469-5195. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
Dr. Belville's National Provider Identifier is 1477524239. 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
Dr. Belville attended Other, graduating in 1978. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Belville has 48 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1978, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Belville performs procedures including 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 imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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