Physician Profile
Joseph F. Bentivegna, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bentivegna
Joseph F. Bentivegna, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Rocky Hill, CT specializing in ophthalmology. Joseph trained at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, graduating in 1982. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 660 Medicare patients across 2,922 services. The services billed most often include removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, established patient complete exam of visual system, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system.
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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
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Contact Information
- (860) 721-8800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
541 CROMWELL AVE
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
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
2,922 services · 660 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
2,160 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
316 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
138 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
113 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
80 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
37 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
35 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
20 | 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.
Related providers
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Trained at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in CT who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Joseph F. Bentivegna's specialty?
Joseph F. Bentivegna is an eye doctor in Rocky Hill, CT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Joseph F. Bentivegna?
Joseph F. Bentivegna is listed at 541 Cromwell Ave, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Joseph F. Bentivegna?
The number on file is (860) 721-8800. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Joseph F. Bentivegna's NPI number?
Joseph F. Bentivegna's National Provider Identifier is 1114957560. 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 Joseph F. Bentivegna's education?
Joseph F. Bentivegna attended Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Joseph F. Bentivegna been practicing?
Joseph F. Bentivegna has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Joseph F. Bentivegna known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Joseph F. Bentivegna performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Joseph F. Bentivegna confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joseph F. Bentivegna. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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