Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout PATEL
Pooja Sethi Patel, MD is a healthcare provider in Hendersonville, NC specializing in ophthalmology. Pooja trained at Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 2011. Medicare claims data shows Pooja provided 3,188 services to 2,554 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (828) 693-1773
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1701 OLD VILLAGE RD
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,188 services · 2,554 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
199 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
113 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
88 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
637 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
304 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
223 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
187 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
149 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
87 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
19 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other ophthalmology specialists in Hendersonville 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at Tulane University 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 NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Patel?
Dr. Patel is an ophthalmology in Hendersonville, NC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Patel's address?
Dr. Patel is listed at 1701 OLD VILLAGE RD, Hendersonville, NC 28791. 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. Patel?
The number on file is (828) 693-1773. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Patel?
Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier is 1881985463. 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. Patel train?
Dr. Patel attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Patel have?
Dr. Patel has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Patel perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Patel performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and imaging of optic nerve, 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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