Physician Profile
Kevin R. Skelsey, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Skelsey
Based in Lees Summit, MO, Kevin R. Skelsey, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Kevin graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas in 1999. According to Medicare claims data, Kevin cared for 2,656 Medicare patients across 3,187 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. NPI 1982696134 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (816) 246-1111
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1621 NW BLUE PKWY
Lees Summit, MO 64086
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,187 services · 2,656 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
441 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
169 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
37 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
30 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
54 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
643 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
361 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
355 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
326 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
280 | 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.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Kevin R. Skelsey specialize in?
Kevin R. Skelsey is an eye doctor in Lees Summit, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Kevin R. Skelsey located?
Kevin R. Skelsey is listed at 1621 Nw Blue Pkwy, Lees Summit, MO 64086. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Kevin R. Skelsey's phone number?
The number on file is (816) 246-1111. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Kevin R. Skelsey's NPI number?
Kevin R. Skelsey's National Provider Identifier is 1982696134. 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 Kevin R. Skelsey train?
Kevin R. Skelsey attended University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Kevin R. Skelsey been practicing?
Kevin R. Skelsey has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Kevin R. Skelsey do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Kevin R. Skelsey performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye; 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 measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Kevin R. Skelsey confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kevin R. Skelsey. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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