Physician Profile
Levent Akduman, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Akduman
Levent Akduman, MD is a healthcare provider in St Louis, MO specializing in ophthalmology. Levent is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — retina specialist. Medicare claims data shows Levent provided 29,586 services to 4,343 patients. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, injection, aflibercept, 1 mg, and injection of drug into eye.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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
- (314) 256-3232
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1755 S GRAND
St Louis, MO 63104
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
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
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
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
29,586 services · 4,343 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
2,294 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
49 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina | Procedure | 67042 |
33 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina and all of retina using a laser | Procedure | 67040 |
30 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of growth of retina using a laser | Procedure | 67210 |
29 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
48 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,678 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
1,389 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
827 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina with remote review by physician | Treatment | 92228 |
106 | 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 2
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 St Louis 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Akduman specialize in?
Dr. Akduman is an eye doctor in St Louis, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Akduman located?
Dr. Akduman is listed at 1755 S Grand, St Louis, MO 63104. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Akduman's phone number?
The number on file is (314) 256-3232. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Akduman?
Dr. Akduman's National Provider Identifier is 1245344605. 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. Akduman go to medical school?
Dr. Akduman attended Other, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Akduman have?
Dr. Akduman has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Akduman do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Akduman performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Akduman's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Akduman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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