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Edit this profileWhere to find Rick A. Carpenter, D.O.
- Hilo location main office
111 Aupuni St Ste 101, Hilo, HI 96720 - Hilo location
28 Puuhina St, Hilo, HI 96720
About Dr. Carpenter
Based in Hilo, HI, Rick A. Carpenter, D.O. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Rick provided 2,420 services to 1,966 patients. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, and exam of visual field with extended testing. NPI 1487877403 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
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
- (808) 935-2964
- Email not available
Practice Locations
111 AUPUNI ST STE 101
Hilo, HI 96720
28 Puuhina St
Hilo, HI 96720
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
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
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
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
2,420 services · 1,966 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
180 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
84 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session | Procedure | 66761 |
26 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
149 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
897 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
456 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
201 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
138 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
99 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
149 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Hilo 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1993 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 7
Providers in HI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Rick A. Carpenter specialize in?
Rick A. Carpenter is an eye doctor in Hilo, HI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Rick A. Carpenter located?
Rick A. Carpenter is listed at 111 Aupuni St Ste 101, Hilo, HI 96720. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Rick A. Carpenter's phone number?
The number on file is (808) 935-2964. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Rick A. Carpenter?
Rick A. Carpenter's National Provider Identifier is 1487877403. 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 Rick A. Carpenter train?
Rick A. Carpenter attended Other, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Rick A. Carpenter have?
Rick A. Carpenter has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Rick A. Carpenter do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Rick A. Carpenter performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system 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 Rick A. Carpenter's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Rick A. Carpenter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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