Physician Profile
Kakarla V. Chalam, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Chalam
Kakarla V. Chalam, MD practices ophthalmology in Loma Linda, CA. According to Medicare claims data, Kakarla cared for 1,442 Medicare patients across 2,708 services. The services billed most often include imaging of retina, established patient complete exam of visual system, and injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg.
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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
- (909) 558-2154
- Email not available
Practice Locations
11370 ANDERSON ST STE 1800
Loma Linda, CA 92354
580 West 8th Street UFJP Ophthalmology
Jacksonville, FL 32209
4244 Riverwalk Pkwy Ste 100
Riverside, CA 92505
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
2,708 services · 1,442 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
137 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina | Procedure | 67113 |
43 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina | Procedure | 67042 |
35 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of drug or substance into membrane covering eyeball | Procedure | 67515 |
23 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of growth of retina using a laser | Procedure | 67210 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina using a laser | Procedure | 67039 |
17 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,001 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
794 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
114 | 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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Loma Linda 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1978 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Chalam specialize in?
Dr. Chalam is an eye doctor in Loma Linda, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Chalam located?
Dr. Chalam is listed at 11370 Anderson St Ste 1800, Loma Linda, CA 92354. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Chalam's phone number?
The number on file is (909) 558-2154. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Chalam's NPI number?
Dr. Chalam's National Provider Identifier is 1336112812. 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. Chalam go to medical school?
Dr. Chalam attended Other, graduating in 1978. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Chalam been practicing?
Dr. Chalam has 48 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1978, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Chalam do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Chalam performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina and removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Chalam confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Chalam. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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