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- 11710 Old Ballas Rd, Suite 102, Saint Louis, MO 63141
About Dr. Olk
Based in Saint Louis, MO, Robert J. Olk, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Robert graduated from Rush Medical College of Rush University in 1975. Robert is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — retina specialist. Medicare claims data shows Robert provided 699,577 services to 1,903 patients. The services billed most often include chloroprocaine hcl ophthalmic, 3% gel, 1 mg, injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, and injection, verteporfin, 0.1 mg. NPI 1265429245 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
- (314) 569-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
11710 OLD BALLAS RD SUITE 102
Saint Louis, MO 63141
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
699,577 services · 1,903 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
734 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of vascular growth between retina and sclera by photodynamic therapy | Procedure | 67221 |
41 | Too few peers to compare |
| Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina and all of retina using a laser | Procedure | 67040 |
32 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina | Procedure | 67036 |
31 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
41 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,080 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
239 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
120 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function | Treatment | 92273 |
80 | As often as other 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 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 Saint Louis 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Rush Medical College of Rush University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1975 at Rush Medical College of Rush University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Olk specialize in?
Dr. Olk is an eye doctor in Saint Louis, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Olk located?
Dr. Olk is listed at 11710 Old Ballas Rd Suite 102, Saint Louis, MO 63141. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Olk's phone number?
The number on file is (314) 569-2020. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Olk?
Dr. Olk's National Provider Identifier is 1265429245. 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. Olk go to medical school?
Dr. Olk attended Rush Medical College of Rush University, graduating in 1975. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Olk have?
Dr. Olk has 51 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1975, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Olk do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Olk performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, destruction of vascular growth between retina and sclera by photodynamic therapy and destruction of eye fluid between lens and retina and all of retina using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Olk's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Olk. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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