Physician Profile
Katia E. Chavez, MD MPH
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Chavez
Based in Albuquerque, NM, Katia E. Chavez, MD MPH is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Katia provided 1,185 services to 1,018 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and imaging of optic nerve.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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.
Contact Information
- (505) 262-3937
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5150 JOURNAL CENTER BLVD NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
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
1,185 services · 1,018 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
13 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
18 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
237 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
204 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
172 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
141 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
127 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
125 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
69 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
18 |
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 3
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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Albuquerque 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2016 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 7
Providers in NM who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Chavez's specialty?
Dr. Chavez is an eye doctor in Albuquerque, NM. 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. Chavez?
Dr. Chavez is listed at 5150 Journal Center Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Chavez?
The number on file is (505) 262-3937. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Chavez?
Dr. Chavez's National Provider Identifier is 1740642891. 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. Chavez's medical education?
Dr. Chavez attended Other, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Chavez have?
Dr. Chavez has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Chavez known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Chavez performs procedures including 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. Chavez's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Chavez. 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.