Physician Profile
Levi N. Kanu, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kanu
Levi N. Kanu, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Boston, MA specializing in ophthalmology. Levi trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 2016. Medicare claims data shows Levi provided 381 services to 221 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, ct scan of cornea, and closure of tear duct opening using plug.
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
- (617) 573-4443
- Email not available
Practice Locations
243 CHARLES ST
Boston, MA 02114
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
381 services · 221 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
25 | |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
49 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
20 | |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
16 | |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
249 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
22 |
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.
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 — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Boston 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2016 at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Levi N. Kanu specialize in?
Levi N. Kanu is an eye doctor in Boston, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Levi N. Kanu located?
Levi N. Kanu is listed at 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Levi N. Kanu's phone number?
The number on file is (617) 573-4443. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Levi N. Kanu?
Levi N. Kanu's National Provider Identifier is 1710341227. 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 Levi N. Kanu train?
Levi N. Kanu attended Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Levi N. Kanu have?
Levi N. Kanu has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Levi N. Kanu do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Levi N. Kanu performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug; provides treatments such as ct scan of cornea 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
Is Levi N. Kanu's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Levi N. Kanu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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