Physician Profile
Kathleen R. Van Valkenburg, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Van Valkenburg
Kathleen R. Van Valkenburg, MD practices ophthalmology in Smithtown, NY. Kathleen is a 1987 graduate of New York University School of Medicine. Kathleen is also listed as specializing in specialist. Medicare claims data shows Kathleen provided 1,900 services to 1,696 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316037369.
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
- (631) 265-8780
- Email not available
Practice Locations
260 E MIDDLE COUNTRY RD SUITE 201
Smithtown, NY 11787
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
1,900 services · 1,696 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
40 | Less often 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 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
36 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
512 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
151 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
143 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
138 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
128 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
126 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
125 | 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 8
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 — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Smithtown 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at New York University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at New York University School 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 NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Van Valkenburg's specialty?
Dr. Van Valkenburg is an eye doctor in Smithtown, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Van Valkenburg?
Dr. Van Valkenburg is listed at 260 E Middle Country Rd Suite 201, Smithtown, NY 11787. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Van Valkenburg?
The number on file is (631) 265-8780. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Van Valkenburg?
Dr. Van Valkenburg's National Provider Identifier is 1316037369. 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 Dr. Van Valkenburg's medical education?
Dr. Van Valkenburg attended New York University School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Van Valkenburg have?
Dr. Van Valkenburg has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Van Valkenburg known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Van Valkenburg performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused 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
Is Dr. Van Valkenburg's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Van Valkenburg. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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