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- 7777 Hennessy Blvd, Suite 4000, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
About Dr. Ehrlich
Philip Ehrlich, MD practices ophthalmology in Baton Rouge, LA. Philip is a 1999 graduate of State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Philip cared for 2,047 Medicare patients across 2,696 services. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, and imaging of optic nerve. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497706550.
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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
- (225) 766-7441
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7777 HENNESSY BLVD SUITE 4000
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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
2,696 services · 2,047 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
64 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
53 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
34 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 66179 |
17 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
29 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
677 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
647 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
478 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
209 | 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 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Baton Rouge 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine 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 LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Ehrlich?
Dr. Ehrlich is an eye doctor in Baton Rouge, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ehrlich's address?
Dr. Ehrlich is listed at 7777 Hennessy Blvd Suite 4000, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. 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. Ehrlich?
The number on file is (225) 766-7441. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ehrlich's NPI number?
Dr. Ehrlich's National Provider Identifier is 1497706550. 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. Ehrlich train?
Dr. Ehrlich attended State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Ehrlich been practicing?
Dr. Ehrlich has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Ehrlich perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ehrlich performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and laser repair to improve eye fluid flow; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused 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
Has Dr. Ehrlich confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ehrlich. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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