Physician Profile
Matthew R. Kirk, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kirk
Matthew R. Kirk, M.D. is a healthcare provider in La Jolla, CA specializing in ophthalmology. Matthew trained at Boston University School of Medicine, graduating in 2000. According to Medicare claims data, Matthew cared for 3,877 Medicare patients across 5,015 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and imaging of retina.
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
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (858) 457-3050
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9834 GENESEE AVE SUITE 200
La Jolla, CA 92037
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
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
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
Corneal procedures
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
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
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,015 services · 3,877 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
231 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
211 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
49 |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
47 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
22 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
18 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
11 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
37 |
| Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method | Imaging | 76513 |
12 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,676 |
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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 La Jolla 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at Boston University School of Medicine 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 CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Matthew R. Kirk specialize in?
Matthew R. Kirk is an eye doctor in La Jolla, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Matthew R. Kirk located?
Matthew R. Kirk is listed at 9834 Genesee Ave Suite 200, La Jolla, CA 92037. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Matthew R. Kirk's phone number?
The number on file is (858) 457-3050. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Matthew R. Kirk's NPI number?
Matthew R. Kirk's National Provider Identifier is 1598803066. 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 Matthew R. Kirk train?
Matthew R. Kirk attended Boston University School of Medicine, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Matthew R. Kirk been practicing?
Matthew R. Kirk has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Matthew R. Kirk do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Matthew R. Kirk performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness and ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Matthew R. Kirk confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Matthew R. Kirk. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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