Physician Profile
Russell J. Saloom, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Saloom
Russell J. Saloom, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Baton Rouge, LA specializing in ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Russell cared for 279 Medicare patients across 310 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and new patient problem focused exam of visual system.
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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
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Contact Information
- (225) 766-1110
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9237 BLUEBONNET BLVD
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
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
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
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
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
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
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
310 services · 279 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
121 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
72 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92002 |
38 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
34 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with limited testing | Treatment | 92081 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
14 | 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
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Also at this address 1
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 Baton Rouge 8
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Russell J. Saloom's specialty?
Russell J. Saloom is an eye doctor in Baton Rouge, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Russell J. Saloom?
Russell J. Saloom is listed at 9237 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Russell J. Saloom?
The number on file is (225) 766-1110. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Russell J. Saloom's NPI number?
Russell J. Saloom's National Provider Identifier is 1760671770. 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
How long has Russell J. Saloom been practicing?
Russell J. Saloom has 19+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2007. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What is Russell J. Saloom known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Russell J. Saloom provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Russell J. Saloom confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Russell J. Saloom. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.