Physician Profile
Robert C Kersten, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kersten
Robert C Kersten, MD is a healthcare provider in Denver, CO specializing in ophthalmology. Robert trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 1978. Medicare claims data shows Robert provided 1,117 services to 966 patients.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (303) 338-4545
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2045 N FRANKLIN ST
Denver, CO 80205
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
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,117 services · 966 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
41 |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
34 |
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67917 |
20 |
| Shortening or advancement of upper eyelid muscle to correct drooping or paralysis | Procedure | 67903 |
20 |
| Probing of nasal tear duct with insertion of tube or stent | Procedure | 68815 |
17 |
| Creation of drainage tract from tear sac to nasal cavity | Procedure | 68720 |
16 |
| Removal of over 1/4 of eyelid margin and repair of eyelid | Procedure | 67966 |
15 |
| Removal of up to 1/4 of eyelid margin and repair of eyelid | Procedure | 67961 |
15 |
| Biopsy of eyelid | Procedure | 67810 |
15 |
| Removal of tissue, muscle, and membrane to correct eyelid drooping or paralysis | Procedure | 67908 |
14 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 2
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 ophthalmology specialists in Denver 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1978 at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid 8
Providers in CO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kersten?
Dr. Kersten is an ophthalmology in Denver, CO. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kersten's address?
Dr. Kersten is listed at 2045 N FRANKLIN ST, Denver, CO 80205. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kersten?
The number on file is (303) 338-4545. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Kersten?
Dr. Kersten's National Provider Identifier is 1780611269. 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 Dr. Kersten train?
Dr. Kersten attended University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 1978. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kersten have?
Dr. Kersten has 48 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1978, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Kersten perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kersten performs procedures including removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid, injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face and extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and exam of visual field with limited testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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