Physician Profile
Kenneth M. Downes, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Downes
Based in Albuquerque, NM, Kenneth M. Downes, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Kenneth graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 2011. According to Medicare claims data, Kenneth cared for 2,494 Medicare patients across 2,926 services.
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
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (505) 346-0500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7110 WYOMING 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
2,926 services · 2,494 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
163 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
144 |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
65 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
46 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
20 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
786 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
488 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
195 |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
119 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
85 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other ophthalmology specialists in Albuquerque 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 21 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of New Mexico School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at University of New Mexico School of Medicine 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 6
Providers in NM who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Downes's specialty?
Dr. Downes is an ophthalmology in Albuquerque, NM. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Downes?
Dr. Downes is listed at 7110 Wyoming 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. Downes?
The number on file is (505) 346-0500. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Downes's NPI number?
Dr. Downes's National Provider Identifier is 1215226014. 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. Downes's medical education?
Dr. Downes attended University of New Mexico School of Medicine, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Downes been practicing?
Dr. Downes has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Downes known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Downes performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and closure of tear duct opening using plug; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; 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. Downes confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Downes. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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