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- 8950 Villa la Jolla Dr Ste C130, La Jolla, CA 92037
About Dr. Bainter
Based in La Jolla, CA, Patricia Bainter, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Patricia graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver in 1992. Patricia is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — cornea & external disease. Medicare claims data shows Patricia provided 265 services to 234 patients. The services billed most often include new patient complete exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. NPI 1487737847 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (858) 788-2820
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
8950 VILLA LA JOLLA DR STE C130
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
Eye injury and cancer
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
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
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
Most searched procedures
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
265 services · 234 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
47 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
46 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
45 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
39 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
20 | 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 La Jolla 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1992 at University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Bainter?
Dr. Bainter 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
What is Dr. Bainter's address?
Dr. Bainter is listed at 8950 Villa la Jolla Dr Ste C130, La Jolla, CA 92037. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Bainter?
The number on file is (858) 788-2820. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Bainter?
Dr. Bainter's National Provider Identifier is 1487737847. 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. Bainter train?
Dr. Bainter attended University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Bainter have?
Dr. Bainter has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Bainter perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bainter performs imaging including ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as new patient complete exam of visual system and established patient complete exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bainter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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