Physician Profile
Steven M. Yaplee, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Yaplee
Steven M. Yaplee, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Bakersfield, CA specializing in ophthalmology. Steven trained at Baylor College of Medicine, graduating in 1985. Medicare claims data shows Steven provided 6,793 services to 4,441 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 problem focused exam of visual system, and photography of the retina.
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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
- (661) 631-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9700 BRIMHALL RD
Bakersfield, CA 93312
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
- 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
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
6,793 services · 4,441 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
276 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing | Procedure | 65778 |
185 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
165 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
112 | |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
106 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
106 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of medication into eye | Procedure | 66030 |
77 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
71 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
613 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
536 | More 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 3
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 Bakersfield 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Baylor College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1985 at Baylor College of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Steven M. Yaplee's specialty?
Steven M. Yaplee is an eye doctor in Bakersfield, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Steven M. Yaplee?
Steven M. Yaplee is listed at 9700 Brimhall Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Steven M. Yaplee?
The number on file is (661) 631-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Steven M. Yaplee?
Steven M. Yaplee's National Provider Identifier is 1760678643. 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 Steven M. Yaplee's education?
Steven M. Yaplee attended Baylor College of Medicine, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Steven M. Yaplee have?
Steven M. Yaplee has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Steven M. Yaplee known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Steven M. Yaplee performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing and injection of drug into eye; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Steven M. Yaplee's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Steven M. Yaplee. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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