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- 1616 Sw 8Th Ave, Topeka, KS 66606
About Dr. Ashley
Thomas J. Ashley, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Topeka, KS. Thomas is a 1984 graduate of University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal). According to Medicare claims data, Thomas cared for 656 Medicare patients across 788 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265414270.
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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
- (785) 233-2280
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1616 SW 8TH AVE
Topeka, KS 66606
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
788 services · 656 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
53 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
58 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
102 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
299 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
65 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
53 | Less often 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 1
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 Topeka 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 13 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1984 at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 6
Providers in KS who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Thomas J. Ashley?
Thomas J. Ashley is an eye doctor in Topeka, KS. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Thomas J. Ashley's address?
Thomas J. Ashley is listed at 1616 Sw 8Th Ave, Topeka, KS 66606. 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 J. Ashley?
The number on file is (785) 233-2280. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Thomas J. Ashley's NPI number?
Thomas J. Ashley's National Provider Identifier is 1265414270. 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 J. Ashley train?
Thomas J. Ashley attended University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal), graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Thomas J. Ashley been practicing?
Thomas J. Ashley has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Thomas J. Ashley perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Thomas J. Ashley performs procedures including 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 to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Thomas J. Ashley confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Thomas J. Ashley. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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