Physician Profile
Ronald W. Pelton, M.D., PhD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Pelton
Based in Colorado Springs, CO, Ronald W. Pelton, M.D., PhD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Ronald graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1993. According to Medicare claims data, Ronald cared for 1,322 Medicare patients across 3,684 services. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, photography of content of eyes, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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
- (719) 329-0040
- Email not available
Practice Locations
455 E PIKES PEAK AVE
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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
3,684 services · 1,322 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
79 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
43 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68810 |
39 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67917 |
38 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
38 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Shortening or advancement of upper eyelid muscle to correct drooping or paralysis | Procedure | 67903 |
28 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
26 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of eyelid lining with graft from external eye | Procedure | 68320 |
23 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Snip incision of tear duct at inner corner of eye | Procedure | 68440 |
21 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Reconstruction of eyelid margin | Procedure | 67950 |
21 | 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 Colorado Springs 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1993 at Vanderbilt University School 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 Ronald W. Pelton, M.D.?
Ronald W. Pelton, M.D. is an eye doctor in Colorado Springs, CO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Ronald W. Pelton, M.D.'s address?
Ronald W. Pelton, M.D. is listed at 455 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Ronald W. Pelton, M.D.?
The number on file is (719) 329-0040. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Ronald W. Pelton, M.D.'s NPI number?
Ronald W. Pelton, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier is 1144209404. 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 Ronald W. Pelton, M.D. train?
Ronald W. Pelton, M.D. attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Ronald W. Pelton, M.D. been practicing?
Ronald W. Pelton, M.D. has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Ronald W. Pelton, M.D. perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Ronald W. Pelton, M.D. 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 insertion of probe into nasal tear duct; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Ronald W. Pelton, M.D. confirmed this information?
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