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- 5865 W Utopia Rd, Glendale, AZ 85308
About Dr. Fintelmann
Based in Glendale, AZ, Robert E. Fintelmann, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Robert provided 1,180 services to 852 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens. NPI 1497971535 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (623) 537-6000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5865 W UTOPIA RD
Glendale, AZ 85308
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
1,180 services · 852 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
156 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
60 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
36 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue | Procedure | 65756 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of cornea | Procedure | 65400 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
165 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
99 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
77 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
57 | 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.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
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.
Other eye doctors in Glendale 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 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 8
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Fintelmann's specialty?
Dr. Fintelmann is an eye doctor in Glendale, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Fintelmann?
Dr. Fintelmann is listed at 5865 W Utopia Rd, Glendale, AZ 85308. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Fintelmann?
The number on file is (623) 537-6000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Fintelmann?
Dr. Fintelmann's National Provider Identifier is 1497971535. 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. Fintelmann's medical education?
Dr. Fintelmann attended Other, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Fintelmann have?
Dr. Fintelmann has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Fintelmann known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Fintelmann performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and closure of tear duct opening using plug; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and ct scan of cornea, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Fintelmann's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Fintelmann. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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