Physician Profile
Michel P. Gelinas, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Gelinas
Michel P. Gelinas, MD is a healthcare provider in Woodruff, WI specializing in ophthalmology. Michel trained at University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, graduating in 1988. Medicare claims data shows Michel provided 3,559 services to 1,744 patients. The services billed most often include removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, established patient complete exam of visual system, and photography of the retina. This provider record is associated with NPI 1164435079.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (715) 356-2262
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1020 3RD AVE
Woodruff, WI 54568
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
3,559 services · 1,744 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
1,687 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
162 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
63 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
591 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
507 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
67 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
58 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
56 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
54 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function | Treatment | 92273 |
47 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
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 — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver 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 WI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Gelinas specialize in?
Dr. Gelinas is an eye doctor in Woodruff, WI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Gelinas located?
Dr. Gelinas is listed at 1020 3Rd Ave, Woodruff, WI 54568. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Gelinas's phone number?
The number on file is (715) 356-2262. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Gelinas?
Dr. Gelinas's National Provider Identifier is 1164435079. 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. Gelinas go to medical school?
Dr. Gelinas attended University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Gelinas have?
Dr. Gelinas has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Gelinas do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Gelinas performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and closure of tear duct opening using plug; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system 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. Gelinas's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Gelinas. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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