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- 2346 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33765
About Dr. Behler
Scott Behler, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Clearwater, FL specializing in ophthalmology. Scott trained at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. Medicare claims data shows Scott provided 1,299 services to 857 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, and exam of visual field with extended testing. This provider record is associated with NPI 1285746891.
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
- (727) 712-2500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2346 DREW ST
Clearwater, FL 33765
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
1,299 services · 857 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
65 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
59 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
37 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
135 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
48 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
39 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
507 | 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.
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 Clearwater 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Pittsburgh 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 1987 at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Scott Behler's specialty?
Scott Behler is an eye doctor in Clearwater, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Scott Behler?
Scott Behler is listed at 2346 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33765. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Scott Behler?
The number on file is (727) 712-2500. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Scott Behler?
Scott Behler's National Provider Identifier is 1285746891. 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
What is Scott Behler's education?
Scott Behler attended University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Scott Behler have?
Scott Behler has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Scott Behler known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Scott Behler performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser, closure of tear duct opening using plug and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and imaging of optic nerve, 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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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Scott Behler. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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