Physician Profile
Joel Palko, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Palko
Joel Palko, M.D. practices ophthalmology — glaucoma in Morgantown, WV. Joel is a 2019 graduate of Ohio State University College of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Joel cared for 974 Medicare patients across 1,459 services. The services billed most often include imaging of optic nerve, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and exam of visual field with extended testing.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (304) 598-6944
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Morgantown, WV 26506
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
1,459 services · 974 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft | Procedure | 66180 |
15 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
39 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
387 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
320 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
73 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
47 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 2
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Also at this address 4
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More connections — 21 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Ohio State University College of Medicine 5
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2019 at Ohio State University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in WV who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Joel Palko specialize in?
Joel Palko is an eye doctor in Morgantown, WV. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Glaucoma”.
NPI registry
Where is Joel Palko located?
Joel Palko is listed at 1 Medical Center Dr, Morgantown, WV 26506. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Joel Palko's phone number?
The number on file is (304) 598-6944. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Joel Palko's NPI number?
Joel Palko's National Provider Identifier is 1467871012. 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 Palko train?
Joel Palko attended Ohio State University College of Medicine, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Joel Palko been practicing?
Joel Palko has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Joel Palko do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Joel Palko performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser repair to improve eye fluid flow; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Joel Palko confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joel Palko. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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