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Edit this profileWhere to find Nicholas R. Binder, MD
- Escondido location main office
700 W. El Norte Pkwy., Ste 200, Escondido, CA 92026 - Encinitas location
320 Santa Fe Drive., 104, Encinitas, CA 92024 - La Mesa location
5565 Grossmont Center Dr., Bldg3 Ste 551, La Mesa, CA 91942
About Dr. Binder
Based in Escondido, CA, Nicholas R. Binder, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Nicholas graduated from University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine in 2009. Nicholas is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — pediatric. According to Medicare claims data, Nicholas cared for 1,344 Medicare patients across 1,616 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 optic nerve. NPI 1306076716 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (760) 743-5872
- Email not available
Practice Locations
700 W. EL NORTE PKWY. STE 200
Escondido, CA 92026
320 Santa Fe Drive. 104
Encinitas, CA 92024
5565 Grossmont Center Dr. Bldg3 Ste 551
La Mesa, CA 91942
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
1,616 services · 1,344 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
87 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
69 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
36 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
318 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
295 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
189 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
128 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
92 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
75 | Less 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.
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 Escondido 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2009 at University of California, Irvine, California College 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 Dr. Binder specialize in?
Dr. Binder is an eye doctor in Escondido, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Binder located?
Dr. Binder is listed at 700 W. El Norte Pkwy. Ste 200, Escondido, CA 92026. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Binder's phone number?
The number on file is (760) 743-5872. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Binder's NPI number?
Dr. Binder's National Provider Identifier is 1306076716. 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. Binder go to medical school?
Dr. Binder attended University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Binder been practicing?
Dr. Binder has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Binder do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Binder 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; 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 Dr. Binder confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Binder. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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