Physician Profile
Kristin O. Bretz, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bretz
Based in Salt Lake City, UT, Kristin O. Bretz, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Kristin graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 2011. Medicare claims data shows Kristin provided 2,152 services to 1,605 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens. NPI 1578856431 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
- (801) 266-2283
- Email not available
Practice Locations
755 E 3900 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
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
2,152 services · 1,605 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
240 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
59 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
46 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
30 | More often 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 |
27 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of lens tissue using laser | Procedure | 66710 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
275 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
207 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
185 | 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 4
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 Salt Lake City 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at New York University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at New York 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 7
Providers in UT who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Bretz's specialty?
Dr. Bretz is an eye doctor in Salt Lake City, UT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Bretz?
Dr. Bretz is listed at 755 E 3900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84107. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Bretz?
The number on file is (801) 266-2283. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Bretz?
Dr. Bretz's National Provider Identifier is 1578856431. 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. Bretz's medical education?
Dr. Bretz attended New York University School of Medicine, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Bretz have?
Dr. Bretz has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Bretz known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bretz performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, laser repair to improve eye fluid flow and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Bretz's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bretz. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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