Physician Profile
Joel M. Solano, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Solano
Joel M. Solano, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Palm Desert, CA specializing in ophthalmology. Joel trained at Mayo Medical School, graduating in 2003. According to Medicare claims data, Joel cared for 2,679 Medicare patients across 4,690 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, closure of tear duct opening using plug, and photography of the retina.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (760) 779-0800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
44139 MONTEREY AVE A
Palm Desert, CA 92260
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
4,690 services · 2,679 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
1,073 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
55 |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
48 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
56 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
2,210 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
414 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
298 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
230 |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
181 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
38 |
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 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Palm Desert 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Mayo Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at Mayo Medical School 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 CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Joel M. Solano specialize in?
Joel M. Solano 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
Where is Joel M. Solano located?
Joel M. Solano is listed at 44139 Monterey Ave A, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Joel M. Solano's phone number?
The number on file is (760) 779-0800. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Joel M. Solano's NPI number?
Joel M. Solano's National Provider Identifier is 1952380834. 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 M. Solano train?
Joel M. Solano attended Mayo Medical School, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Joel M. Solano been practicing?
Joel M. Solano has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Joel M. Solano do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Joel M. Solano performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of eyelashes using forceps; 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 photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Joel M. Solano confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joel M. Solano. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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