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Unclaimed ProfileAbout LING
Based in Bakersfield, CA, Richard Tak-Kam Ling, M.D., PhD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 617 Medicare patients across 936 services.
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Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (661) 321-9633
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2325 17TH ST
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
936 services · 617 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of vascular growth between retina and sclera by photocoagulation | Procedure | 67220 |
72 |
| Destruction of growth of retina using a laser | Procedure | 67210 |
23 |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
180 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
228 |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
132 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
99 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
53 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
75 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
74 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Also at this address 1
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Other eye doctors in Bakersfield 8
Same specialty, same city.
Common questions
What is Dr. Ling's specialty?
Dr. Ling is an eye doctor in Bakersfield, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “Ophthalmology”.
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Where can I find Dr. Ling?
Dr. Ling is listed at 2325 17TH ST, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Dr. Ling?
The number on file is (661) 321-9633. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Ling's NPI number?
Dr. Ling's National Provider Identifier is 1013927136. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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How long has Dr. Ling been practicing?
Dr. Ling has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ling known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ling performs procedures including destruction of vascular growth between retina and sclera by photocoagulation and destruction of growth of retina using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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