Physician Profile
Rakhi Ammar, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Ammar
Rakhi Ammar, MD practices ophthalmology — cornea & external disease in La Jolla, CA. Rakhi is a 2018 graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Rakhi provided 373 services to 279 patients. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (858) 455-6800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4130 LA JOLLA VILLAGE DR STE 300
La Jolla, CA 92037
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
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
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
Corneal procedures
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
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
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
373 services · 279 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
30 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
130 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
32 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| New patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92002 |
23 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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.
More connections — 17 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine 1
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2018 at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Ammar's specialty?
Dr. Ammar is an eye doctor in La Jolla, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Cornea & External Disease”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Ammar?
Dr. Ammar is listed at 4130 la Jolla Village Dr Ste 300, La Jolla, CA 92037. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Ammar?
The number on file is (858) 455-6800. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Ammar?
Dr. Ammar's National Provider Identifier is 1285138503. 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. Ammar's medical education?
Dr. Ammar attended Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Ammar have?
Dr. Ammar has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Ammar known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ammar performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused 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
Is Dr. Ammar's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ammar. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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