Physician Profile
Karen D. Sumers, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Sumers
Karen D. Sumers, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Atlanta, GA specializing in ophthalmology. Karen trained at Washington University School of Medicine, graduating in 1976. Medicare claims data shows Karen provided 494 services to 347 patients. The services billed most often include closure of tear duct opening using plug, 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
- (404) 355-5555
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3280 HOWELL MILL RD NW SUITE 130
Atlanta, GA 30327
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
494 services · 347 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
140 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
121 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
100 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
74 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
19 | 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
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 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 Atlanta 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Washington University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1976 at Washington University School of Medicine 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 GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Karen D. Sumers specialize in?
Karen D. Sumers is an eye doctor in Atlanta, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Karen D. Sumers located?
Karen D. Sumers is listed at 3280 Howell Mill Rd Nw Suite 130, Atlanta, GA 30327. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Karen D. Sumers's phone number?
The number on file is (404) 355-5555. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Karen D. Sumers?
Karen D. Sumers's National Provider Identifier is 1265599195. 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 Karen D. Sumers train?
Karen D. Sumers attended Washington University School of Medicine, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Karen D. Sumers have?
Karen D. Sumers has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Karen D. Sumers do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Karen D. Sumers performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug; 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
Is Karen D. Sumers's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Karen D. Sumers. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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