Physician Profile
Luis E. Colon, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Colon
Luis E. Colon, MD is a healthcare provider in Indianapollis, IN specializing in ophthalmology. Luis trained at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, graduating in 1980. According to Medicare claims data, Luis cared for 1,427 Medicare patients across 2,176 services. 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, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and imaging of retina.
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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
- (317) 844-5500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
901 E 86TH ST
Indianapollis, IN 46240
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
2,176 services · 1,427 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
85 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
69 | |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
61 | |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
14 | |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
19 | |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
260 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
139 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
126 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
116 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
87 | 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.
Trained at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1980 at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Colon specialize in?
Dr. Colon is an eye doctor in Indianapollis, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Colon located?
Dr. Colon is listed at 901 E 86Th St, Indianapollis, IN 46240. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Colon's phone number?
The number on file is (317) 844-5500. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Colon's NPI number?
Dr. Colon's National Provider Identifier is 1255391686. 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. Colon go to medical school?
Dr. Colon attended University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Colon been practicing?
Dr. Colon has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Colon do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Colon performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser, injection of drug into eye and 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 imaging of retina 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
Has Dr. Colon confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Colon. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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