Physician Profile
Sailaja Bondalapati, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bondalapati
Sailaja Bondalapati, MD practices ophthalmology in Elkin, NC. Sailaja is a 2016 graduate of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Sailaja is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Sailaja provided 4,564 services to 3,520 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and imaging of retina. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336593235.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (336) 835-3400
- Email not available
Practice Locations
177 PARKWOOD DR
Elkin, NC 28621
5101 N Davis Hwy Ste B
Pensacola, FL 32503
2226 Nelson Hwy # 200
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
8050 Navarre Pkwy
Navarre, FL 32566
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,564 services · 3,520 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
160 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
98 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
72 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
26 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
113 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
112 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
801 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
801 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
773 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
241 | More 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.
Other eye doctors at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Trained at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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 2016 at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Bondalapati specialize in?
Dr. Bondalapati is an eye doctor in Elkin, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Bondalapati located?
Dr. Bondalapati is listed at 177 Parkwood Dr, Elkin, NC 28621. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bondalapati's phone number?
The number on file is (336) 835-3400. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Bondalapati?
Dr. Bondalapati's National Provider Identifier is 1336593235. 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. Bondalapati go to medical school?
Dr. Bondalapati attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Bondalapati have?
Dr. Bondalapati has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Bondalapati do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bondalapati performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness and 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Bondalapati's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bondalapati. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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