Physician Profile
Kristen M. Peterson, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Peterson
Kristen M. Peterson, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Birmingham, AL specializing in ophthalmology. Kristen trained at Emory University School of Medicine, graduating in 2014. Medicare claims data shows Kristen provided 1,000 services to 842 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. This provider record is associated with NPI 1932510369.
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
- (205) 325-8507
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1720 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 601
Birmingham, AL 35233
840 Montclair Rd Suite 317
Birmingham, AL 35213
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
1,000 services · 842 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
82 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
21 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
251 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
151 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
143 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
62 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
49 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
46 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
19 | Less 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 8
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 eye doctors in Birmingham 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2014 at Emory University School 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 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Kristen M. Peterson's specialty?
Kristen M. Peterson is an eye doctor in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Kristen M. Peterson?
Kristen M. Peterson is listed at 1720 University Blvd Ste 601, Birmingham, AL 35233. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Kristen M. Peterson?
The number on file is (205) 325-8507. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Kristen M. Peterson?
Kristen M. Peterson's National Provider Identifier is 1932510369. 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 Kristen M. Peterson's education?
Kristen M. Peterson attended Emory University School of Medicine, graduating in 2014. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Kristen M. Peterson have?
Kristen M. Peterson has 12 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2014, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Kristen M. Peterson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Kristen M. Peterson 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 established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused 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
Is Kristen M. Peterson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kristen M. Peterson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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