Physician Profile
Stephen L. Ambrose, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Ambrose
Stephen L. Ambrose, MD practices ophthalmology — glaucoma in Prairie Village, KS. Stephen is a 2018 graduate of University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Stephen is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology and student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Stephen provided 2,286 services to 1,674 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, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', and exam of visual field with extended testing.
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
- (913) 588-6600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7400 STATE LINE RD
Prairie Village, KS 66208
2451 USA Medical Center Dr
Mobile, AL 36617
1365 Clifton Rd NE Bldg B
Atlanta, GA 30322
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
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
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
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
2,286 services · 1,674 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
77 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
62 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
19 | |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
17 | |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
62 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
287 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
154 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
135 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
90 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
89 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Glaucoma |
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.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 2
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 South Alabama College of Medicine 1
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2018 at University of South Alabama College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in KS who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Ambrose?
Dr. Ambrose is an eye doctor in Prairie Village, KS. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Glaucoma”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ambrose's address?
Dr. Ambrose is listed at 7400 State Line Rd, Prairie Village, KS 66208. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ambrose?
The number on file is (913) 588-6600. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Ambrose?
Dr. Ambrose's National Provider Identifier is 1215432257. 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. Ambrose train?
Dr. Ambrose attended University of South Alabama College of Medicine, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Ambrose have?
Dr. Ambrose has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Ambrose perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ambrose performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, laser repair to improve eye fluid flow and incision to improve eye fluid flow; 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
Is Dr. Ambrose's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ambrose. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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