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- 1700 Bruce Rd, Chico, CA 95928
About Dr. Barthelow
Based in Chico, CA, Joel I. Barthelow, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Joel graduated from University of California, Davis School of Medicine in 2002. Medicare claims data shows Joel provided 8,434 services to 6,124 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. NPI 1013974625 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
- (530) 891-1900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1700 BRUCE RD
Chico, CA 95928
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
8,434 services · 6,124 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
398 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
328 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
148 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
148 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye | Procedure | 66988 |
139 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
118 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
78 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Release of scar tissue between lens and retina using a laser | Procedure | 67031 |
74 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
29 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,901 | 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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Chico 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of California, Davis School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at University of California, Davis School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Joel I. Barthelow?
Joel I. Barthelow is an eye doctor in Chico, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Joel I. Barthelow's address?
Joel I. Barthelow is listed at 1700 Bruce Rd, Chico, CA 95928. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Joel I. Barthelow?
The number on file is (530) 891-1900. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Joel I. Barthelow?
Joel I. Barthelow's National Provider Identifier is 1013974625. 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 Joel I. Barthelow train?
Joel I. Barthelow attended University of California, Davis School of Medicine, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Joel I. Barthelow have?
Joel I. Barthelow has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Joel I. Barthelow perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Joel I. Barthelow performs procedures including laser repair to improve eye fluid flow, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Joel I. Barthelow's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joel I. Barthelow. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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