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- Hickory location main office
2424 Century Pl Se, Hickory, NC 28602 - Lincolnton location
2311 E Main St, Lincolnton, NC 28092 - Hickory location
2415 Century Pl SE, Hickory, NC 28602 - Lenoir location
2060 Hickory Blvd SW, Lenoir, NC 28645 - North Wilkesboro location
48 Boone Trl, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
About Dr. Kelty
Patrick J. Kelty, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Hickory, NC specializing in ophthalmology. Patrick trained at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, graduating in 2003. Patrick is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — retina specialist. According to Medicare claims data, Patrick cared for 2,622 Medicare patients across 30,381 services. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, and injection, aflibercept, 1 mg. This provider record is associated with NPI 1407932304.
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
- (828) 322-2050
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2424 CENTURY PL SE
Hickory, NC 28602
2311 E Main St
Lincolnton, NC 28092
2415 Century Pl SE
Hickory, NC 28602
2060 Hickory Blvd SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
48 Boone Trl
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
2640 Highway 105 Ste 102
Boone, NC 28607
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
30,381 services · 2,622 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
1,139 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
78 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser | Procedure | 67228 |
35 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of implant material from inside of eye | Procedure | 67121 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
| Repair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina | Procedure | 67108 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of membrane of retina | Procedure | 67041 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina and all of retina using a laser | Procedure | 67040 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66985 |
11 | Too few peers to compare |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,727 | More 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.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 Cincinnati College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Patrick J. Kelty's specialty?
Patrick J. Kelty is an eye doctor in Hickory, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Patrick J. Kelty?
Patrick J. Kelty is listed at 2424 Century Pl Se, Hickory, NC 28602. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Patrick J. Kelty?
The number on file is (828) 322-2050. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Patrick J. Kelty's NPI number?
Patrick J. Kelty's National Provider Identifier is 1407932304. 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
What is Patrick J. Kelty's education?
Patrick J. Kelty attended University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Patrick J. Kelty been practicing?
Patrick J. Kelty has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Patrick J. Kelty known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Patrick J. Kelty performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser; provides treatments such as imaging of retina 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
Has Patrick J. Kelty confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Patrick J. Kelty. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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