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- 111 Cliff Cave Rd Ste 100, Saint Louis, MO 63129
About Dr. Altenbernd
Thomas W. Altenbernd, O.D. is a healthcare provider in Saint Louis, MO specializing in optometrist — corneal & contact lens. Thomas trained at University of Missouri St Louis - School of Optometry, graduating in 1997. Thomas is also listed as specializing in optometrist. Medicare claims data shows Thomas provided 1,302 services to 1,087 patients. The services billed most often include exam of visual field with extended testing, photography of the retina, and photography of content of eyes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1134237365.
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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
- (314) 846-8232
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
111 CLIFF CAVE RD STE 100
Saint Louis, MO 63129
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,302 services · 1,087 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
146 | Too few peers to compare |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
236 | More than most peers in Optometrist — Corneal & Contact… |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
205 | More often than most peers in Optometrist — Corneal & Contact… |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
185 | More than most peers in Optometrist — Corneal & Contact… |
| Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function | Treatment | 92273 |
146 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
126 | More often than most peers in Optometrist — Corneal & Contact… |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
116 | More than most peers in Optometrist — Corneal & Contact… |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
36 | As often as other peers in Optometrist — Corneal & Contact… |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist — Corneal & Contact… |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist — Corneal & Contact… |
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 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 optometrists in Saint Louis 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at University of Missouri St Louis - School of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at University of Missouri St Louis - School of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Thomas W. Altenbernd?
Thomas W. Altenbernd is an optometrist in Saint Louis, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Optometrist — Corneal & Contact Lens”.
NPI registry
What is Thomas W. Altenbernd's address?
Thomas W. Altenbernd is listed at 111 Cliff Cave Rd Ste 100, Saint Louis, MO 63129. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Thomas W. Altenbernd?
The number on file is (314) 846-8232. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Thomas W. Altenbernd?
Thomas W. Altenbernd's National Provider Identifier is 1134237365. 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 Thomas W. Altenbernd train?
Thomas W. Altenbernd attended University of Missouri St Louis - School of Optometry, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Thomas W. Altenbernd have?
Thomas W. Altenbernd has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Thomas W. Altenbernd perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Thomas W. Altenbernd performs imaging including 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing 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 Thomas W. Altenbernd's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Thomas W. Altenbernd. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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