Physician Profile
Riley S. Bylund, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bylund
Riley S. Bylund, MD is an ophthalmology — retina specialist based in West Des Moines, IA. Riley is a 2019 graduate of University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Riley is also listed as specializing in internal medicine and ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Riley provided 5,800 services to 314 patients. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, and injection of drug into eye.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (515) 223-8685
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6200 WESTOWN PKWY
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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
5,800 services · 314 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
90 | |
| Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina | Procedure | 67042 |
51 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina | Procedure | 67036 |
37 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Repair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina | Procedure | 67108 |
31 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina | Procedure | 67113 |
14 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
100 | |
| Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2777 |
5,460 | |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
17 |
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.
Other eye doctors at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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 — 20 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in West Des Moines 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Kentucky College of Medicine 3
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2019 at University of Kentucky College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 6
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Bylund's specialty?
Dr. Bylund is an eye doctor in West Des Moines, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Bylund?
Dr. Bylund is listed at 6200 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Bylund?
The number on file is (515) 223-8685. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Bylund?
Dr. Bylund's National Provider Identifier is 1336791045. 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. Bylund's medical education?
Dr. Bylund attended University of Kentucky College of Medicine, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Bylund have?
Dr. Bylund has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Bylund known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bylund performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina; provides treatments such as imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Bylund's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bylund. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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