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- 1933 Cliff Dr Ste 29, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
About Dr. Zelko
Steven D. Zelko, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Santa Barbara, CA specializing in ophthalmology. Steven trained at University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, graduating in 1985. Medicare claims data shows Steven provided 5,349 services to 3,944 patients. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. This provider record is associated with NPI 1306908223.
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
- (805) 682-2618
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1933 CLIFF DR STE 29
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
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
5,349 services · 3,944 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
258 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
116 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
91 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
33 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Simple or single drainage of skin abscess | Procedure | 10060 |
21 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of foreign body from external eye (conjunctiva or sclera) | Procedure | 65210 |
18 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
1,487 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,267 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
602 | 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.
Other eye doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Santa Barbara 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at University of Hawaii John A. Burns School 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 CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Steven D. Zelko specialize in?
Steven D. Zelko is an eye doctor in Santa Barbara, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Steven D. Zelko located?
Steven D. Zelko is listed at 1933 Cliff Dr Ste 29, Santa Barbara, CA 93109. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Steven D. Zelko's phone number?
The number on file is (805) 682-2618. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Steven D. Zelko?
Steven D. Zelko's National Provider Identifier is 1306908223. 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 Steven D. Zelko train?
Steven D. Zelko attended University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Steven D. Zelko have?
Steven D. Zelko has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Steven D. Zelko do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Steven D. Zelko performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of eyelashes using forceps; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and established patient complete exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Steven D. Zelko's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Steven D. Zelko. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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