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- 120 N Eagle Creek Dr, Ste 500, Lexington, KY 40509
About Dr. Kitchens
John W. Kitchens, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Lexington, KY specializing in ophthalmology. John trained at Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. John is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — retina specialist. Medicare claims data shows John provided 44,861 services to 3,172 patients. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg, and injection, avacincaptad pegol, 0.1 mg. This provider record is associated with NPI 1972503993.
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
- (859) 263-3900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
120 N EAGLE CREEK DR STE 500
Lexington, KY 40509
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
44,861 services · 3,172 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
1,830 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina | Procedure | 67036 |
18 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of membrane of retina | Procedure | 67041 |
14 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
2,502 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2777 |
27,840 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg | Drug given | J0177 |
5,096 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, avacincaptad pegol, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2782 |
2,760 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg | Drug given | J2781 |
1,380 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg | Drug given | J0178 |
1,324 | More often 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 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Lexington 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 7
Providers in KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is John W. Kitchens's specialty?
John W. Kitchens is an eye doctor in Lexington, KY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find John W. Kitchens?
John W. Kitchens is listed at 120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, Lexington, KY 40509. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact John W. Kitchens?
The number on file is (859) 263-3900. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for John W. Kitchens?
John W. Kitchens's National Provider Identifier is 1972503993. 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 John W. Kitchens's education?
John W. Kitchens attended Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does John W. Kitchens have?
John W. Kitchens has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is John W. Kitchens known for?
According to Medicare billing data, John W. Kitchens performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, removal of eye fluid between lens and retina and removal of membrane of retina; provides treatments such as imaging of retina 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
Is John W. Kitchens's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by John W. Kitchens. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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