Physician Profile
Kevin S. Michels, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Michels
Kevin S. Michels, MD practices ophthalmology in Spokane, WA. Kevin is a 2004 graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Kevin cared for 1,882 Medicare patients across 6,635 services. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, photography of content of eyes, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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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
- (509) 279-2176
- Email not available
Practice Locations
626 S. SHERIDAN ST
Spokane, WA 99202
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
6,635 services · 1,882 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
91 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Probing of nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68840 |
65 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Reconstruction of eyelid margin | Procedure | 67950 |
50 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
47 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
45 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
35 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Full thickness skin graft to nose, ears, eyelids, or lips, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 15260 |
35 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 14060 |
32 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extensive repair of turning-inward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67924 |
31 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
25 | 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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
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 Spokane 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Repair of tendon of upper eyelid 6
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Michels specialize in?
Dr. Michels is an eye doctor in Spokane, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Michels located?
Dr. Michels is listed at 626 S. Sheridan St, Spokane, WA 99202. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Michels's phone number?
The number on file is (509) 279-2176. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Michels's NPI number?
Dr. Michels's National Provider Identifier is 1841405404. 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
Where did Dr. Michels go to medical school?
Dr. Michels attended Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Michels been practicing?
Dr. Michels has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Michels do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Michels performs procedures including repair of tendon of upper eyelid, probing of nasal tear duct and reconstruction of eyelid margin; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Michels confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Michels. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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