Provider Profile
Kent Lee Baalman, O.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Baalman
Based in Wichita, KS, Kent Lee Baalman, O.D. is listed in the NPI registry under optometry. Kent graduated from Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago in 1988. Kent is also listed as specializing in optometrist. According to Medicare claims data, Kent cared for 522 Medicare patients across 635 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
- (316) 722-6452
- Email not available
Practice Locations
982 N TYLER RD SUITE A
Wichita, KS 67212
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
635 services · 522 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
34 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
13 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
99 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
96 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
59 |
| Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function | Treatment | 92273 |
40 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
27 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
181 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
51 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
35 |
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 optometry specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other optometry specialists in Wichita 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago 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 KS who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Baalman's specialty?
Dr. Baalman is an optometry in Wichita, KS. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPTOMETRY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Baalman?
Dr. Baalman is listed at 982 N TYLER RD SUITE A, Wichita, KS 67212. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Baalman?
The number on file is (316) 722-6452. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Baalman's NPI number?
Dr. Baalman's National Provider Identifier is 1720185366. 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. Baalman's medical education?
Dr. Baalman attended Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Baalman been practicing?
Dr. Baalman has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Baalman known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Baalman performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Baalman confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Baalman. 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.