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- Burlington location main office
172 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA 01803 - Brookline location
24 Webster Pl, Brookline, MA 02445
About Dr. Gendelman
Phillip M. Gendelman, MD practices ophthalmology in Burlington, MA. Phillip is a 1979 graduate of Yale University School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Phillip cared for 4,745 Medicare patients across 6,138 services. The services billed most often include extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing, established patient complete exam of visual system, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427054576.
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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
- (617) 202-2020
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
172 CAMBRIDGE ST
Burlington, MA 01803
24 Webster Pl
Brookline, MA 02445
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
6,138 services · 4,745 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
1,781 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,437 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
1,109 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
691 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
563 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
236 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
195 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function targeting multiple separate locations | Treatment | 92274 |
35 | 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
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Other eye doctors at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 Burlington 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Yale University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1979 at Yale University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Gendelman?
Dr. Gendelman is an eye doctor in Burlington, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Gendelman's address?
Dr. Gendelman is listed at 172 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA 01803. 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. Gendelman?
The number on file is (617) 202-2020. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Gendelman's NPI number?
Dr. Gendelman's National Provider Identifier is 1427054576. 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. Gendelman train?
Dr. Gendelman attended Yale University School of Medicine, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Gendelman been practicing?
Dr. Gendelman has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Gendelman perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Gendelman performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and laser repair to improve eye fluid flow; provides treatments such as extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing and established 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
Has Dr. Gendelman confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Gendelman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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