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- 2325 17Th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
About Dr. Ling
Based in Bakersfield, CA, Richard T. 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. The services billed most often include photography of the retina, 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures, and exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye. NPI 1013927136 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (661) 321-9633
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2325 17TH ST
Bakersfield, CA 93301
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
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
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
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
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
936 services · 617 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of vascular growth between retina and sclera by photocoagulation | Procedure | 67220 |
72 | Too few peers to compare |
| Destruction of growth of retina using a laser | Procedure | 67210 |
23 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
180 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
228 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
132 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
99 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
53 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 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 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
74 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Common questions
What is Richard T. Ling, M.D.'s specialty?
Richard T. Ling, M.D. is an eye doctor in Bakersfield, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Richard T. Ling, M.D.?
Richard T. Ling, M.D. is listed at 2325 17Th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Richard T. Ling, M.D.?
The number on file is (661) 321-9633. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Richard T. Ling, M.D.'s NPI number?
Richard T. Ling, M.D.'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.
NPI registry
How long has Richard T. Ling, M.D. been practicing?
Richard T. Ling, M.D. 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 Richard T. Ling, M.D. known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard T. Ling, M.D. 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.
Medicare claims
Has Richard T. Ling, M.D. confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Richard T. Ling, M.D.. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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