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- 555 N 13Th Ave, Upland, CA 91786
About Dr. Bekendam
Peter D. Bekendam, MD practices ophthalmology in Upland, CA. Peter is a 2004 graduate of Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Peter provided 2,507 services to 2,138 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740468263.
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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
- (909) 982-8846
- Email not available
Practice Locations
555 N 13TH AVE
Upland, CA 91786
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
2,507 services · 2,138 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
209 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
78 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
45 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
44 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
609 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
406 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
248 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
184 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
179 | More 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.
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.
Other eye doctors in Upland 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Loma Linda University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at Loma Linda University School of Medicine 6
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 CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Bekendam?
Dr. Bekendam is an eye doctor in Upland, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bekendam's address?
Dr. Bekendam is listed at 555 N 13Th Ave, Upland, CA 91786. 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. Bekendam?
The number on file is (909) 982-8846. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Bekendam?
Dr. Bekendam's National Provider Identifier is 1740468263. 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. Bekendam train?
Dr. Bekendam attended Loma Linda University School of Medicine, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Bekendam have?
Dr. Bekendam has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Bekendam perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bekendam 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; 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
Is Dr. Bekendam's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bekendam. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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