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Edit this profileWhere to find Phillip R. Elston, OD
- Birmingham location main office
970 S Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009 - Chicago location
3241 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 - Walled Lake location
519 N Pontiac Trl, Walled Lake, MI 48390 - South Lyon location
608 N Lafayette St, South Lyon, MI 48178
About Dr. Elston
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Phillip R. Elston, OD practices in Birmingham, MI. Phillip graduated from Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago in 2005. Medicare claims data shows Phillip provided 85 services to 83 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1205829629 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
- (248) 369-3300
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
970 S OLD WOODWARD AVE
Birmingham, MI 48009
3241 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
519 N Pontiac Trl
Walled Lake, MI 48390
608 N Lafayette St
South Lyon, MI 48178
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
85 services · 83 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
38 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
31 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
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 optometrists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Other optometrists in Birmingham 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2005 at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Elston?
Dr. Elston is an optometrist in Birmingham, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Elston's address?
Dr. Elston is listed at 970 S Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009. 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. Elston?
The number on file is (248) 369-3300. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Elston?
Dr. Elston's National Provider Identifier is 1205829629. 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. Elston train?
Dr. Elston attended Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Elston have?
Dr. Elston has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Elston perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Elston provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and new patient complete 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
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Elston. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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