Physician Profile
Kent L. Wellish, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Wellish
Based in Las Vegas, NV, Kent L. Wellish, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Kent graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine in 1987. According to Medicare claims data, Kent cared for 931 Medicare patients across 1,178 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye.
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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
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (702) 733-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2110 E FLAMINGO RD #210
Las Vegas, NV 89119
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
1,178 services · 931 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
172 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
53 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
33 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
191 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
229 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 2
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.
Other eye doctors in Las Vegas 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Arizona College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at University of Arizona College 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 7
Providers in NV who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Kent L. Wellish's specialty?
Kent L. Wellish is an eye doctor in Las Vegas, NV. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Kent L. Wellish?
Kent L. Wellish is listed at 2110 E Flamingo Rd #210, Las Vegas, NV 89119. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Kent L. Wellish?
The number on file is (702) 733-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Kent L. Wellish's NPI number?
Kent L. Wellish's National Provider Identifier is 1952358426. 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 Kent L. Wellish's education?
Kent L. Wellish attended University of Arizona College of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Kent L. Wellish been practicing?
Kent L. Wellish has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Kent L. Wellish known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Kent L. Wellish performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 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 Kent L. Wellish confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kent L. Wellish. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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