Physician Profile
Lawrence Tenkman, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Tenkman
Based in Louisville, KY, Lawrence Tenkman, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Lawrence graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2006. Medicare claims data shows Lawrence provided 1,961 services to 1,413 patients. The services billed most often include removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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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
- (502) 895-0040
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1935 BLUEGRASS AVE SUITE 200
Louisville, KY 40215
95 Quartermaster Ct
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
9200 Leesgate Rd Ste 100
Louisville, KY 40222
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
1,961 services · 1,413 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
790 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
91 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
64 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue | Procedure | 65756 |
33 | 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 |
31 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Preparation of corneal tissue for transplant | Procedure | 65757 |
30 | Too few peers to compare |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of cornea | Procedure | 65400 |
24 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye | Procedure | 66174 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 66179 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
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 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Louisville 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Ohio State University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at Ohio State University 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 8
Providers in KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Tenkman specialize in?
Dr. Tenkman is an eye doctor in Louisville, KY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Tenkman located?
Dr. Tenkman is listed at 1935 Bluegrass Ave Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40215. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Tenkman's phone number?
The number on file is (502) 895-0040. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Tenkman?
Dr. Tenkman's National Provider Identifier is 1023207859. 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. Tenkman go to medical school?
Dr. Tenkman attended Ohio State University College of Medicine, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Tenkman have?
Dr. Tenkman has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Tenkman do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Tenkman performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and ct scan of cornea, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Tenkman's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Tenkman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.