Physician Profile
Monica Ertel, M.D., PhD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Ertel
Based in Aurora, CO, Monica Ertel, M.D., PhD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology — glaucoma. Monica graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2015. Monica is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Monica provided 2,139 services to 1,792 patients. The services billed most often include exam of visual field with extended testing, established patient complete exam of visual system, and imaging of optic nerve.
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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
- (720) 848-0000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
12605 E 16TH AVE
Aurora, CO 80045
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
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
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
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
2,139 services · 1,792 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
154 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
30 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
19 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
14 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
320 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
282 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
278 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
187 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
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.
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 Aurora 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 4
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2015 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 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 CO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Monica Ertel, M.D.?
Monica Ertel, M.D. is an eye doctor in Aurora, CO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Glaucoma”.
NPI registry
What is Monica Ertel, M.D.'s address?
Monica Ertel, M.D. is listed at 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Monica Ertel, M.D.?
The number on file is (720) 848-0000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Monica Ertel, M.D.?
Monica Ertel, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier is 1669869707. 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 Monica Ertel, M.D. train?
Monica Ertel, M.D. attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Monica Ertel, M.D. have?
Monica Ertel, M.D. has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Monica Ertel, M.D. perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Monica Ertel, M.D. performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and incision to improve eye fluid flow; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and established patient complete 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
Is Monica Ertel, M.D.'s profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Monica Ertel, M.D.. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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