Physician Profile
Joseph P. Kiernan, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kiernan
Joseph P. Kiernan, MD practices ophthalmology in Buffalo Grove, IL. Joseph is a 1979 graduate of University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Joseph provided 7,522 services to 6,150 patients. The services billed most often include photography of content of eyes, photography of the retina, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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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
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (847) 459-6060
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1120-C W LAKE COOK RD
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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
7,522 services · 6,150 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
240 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
145 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
96 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
47 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
32 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session | Procedure | 66761 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
136 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
1,688 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
1,093 | 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 in Buffalo Grove 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1979 at University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kiernan?
Dr. Kiernan is an eye doctor in Buffalo Grove, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kiernan's address?
Dr. Kiernan is listed at 1120-C W Lake Cook Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kiernan?
The number on file is (847) 459-6060. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Kiernan?
Dr. Kiernan's National Provider Identifier is 1669429973. 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 Dr. Kiernan train?
Dr. Kiernan attended University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kiernan have?
Dr. Kiernan has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Kiernan perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kiernan performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and injection of drug into eye; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes 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 Dr. Kiernan's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kiernan. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.