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- Duke University Eye Ctr, Box 3802 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710
About Dr. Mckinnon
Stuart J. McKinnon, M.D., PhD is a healthcare provider in Durham, NC specializing in ophthalmology. Stuart trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1990. Medicare claims data shows Stuart provided 2,122 services to 1,841 patients. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, and exam of visual field with extended testing. This provider record is associated with NPI 1356440069.
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
- (919) 684-2975
- Email not available
Practice Locations
DUKE UNIVERSITY EYE CTR BOX 3802 ERWIN ROAD
Durham, NC 27710
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
2,122 services · 1,841 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
52 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft | Procedure | 66180 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
57 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
526 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
438 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
427 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
376 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
60 | As often as other 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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Durham 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Stuart J. McKinnon, M.D.?
Stuart J. McKinnon, M.D. is an eye doctor in Durham, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Stuart J. McKinnon, M.D.'s address?
Stuart J. McKinnon, M.D. is listed at Duke University Eye Ctr Box 3802 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Stuart J. McKinnon, M.D.?
The number on file is (919) 684-2975. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Stuart J. McKinnon, M.D.?
Stuart J. McKinnon, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier is 1356440069. 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 Stuart J. McKinnon, M.D. train?
Stuart J. McKinnon, M.D. attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Stuart J. McKinnon, M.D. have?
Stuart J. McKinnon, M.D. has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Stuart J. McKinnon, M.D. perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Stuart J. McKinnon, M.D. performs procedures including laser repair to improve eye fluid flow, 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; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and established patient complete 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 Stuart J. McKinnon, M.D.'s profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Stuart J. McKinnon, M.D.. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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