Physician Profile
Purnima S. Patel, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Patel
Purnima S. Patel, MD practices ophthalmology in Peachtree Corners, GA. Purnima is a 2005 graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Purnima is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — retina specialist. Medicare claims data shows Purnima provided 2,285 services to 1,254 patients. The services billed most often include imaging of retina, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient complete exam of visual system.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (404) 777-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5185 PEACHTREE PKWY STE 350 AND 365
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,285 services · 1,254 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
145 |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
105 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
49 |
| Release of nerve using operating microscope | Procedure | 64727 |
46 |
| Release of arm or leg nerve | Procedure | 64708 |
46 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
22 |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
17 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
15 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
547 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
192 |
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.
Related specialists at this location 3
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.
Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 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 Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Patel's specialty?
Dr. Patel is an eye doctor in Peachtree Corners, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Patel?
Dr. Patel is listed at 5185 Peachtree Pkwy Ste 350 and 365, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Patel?
The number on file is (404) 777-2020. 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 1316124183. 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
What is Dr. Patel's medical education?
Dr. Patel attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Patel have?
Dr. Patel has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Patel known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Patel performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, closure of tear duct opening using plug and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures and ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of retina 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
Is Dr. Patel's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Patel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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