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- 242 26Th St, Santa Monica, CA 90402
About Dr. Elander
Based in Santa Monica, CA, Troy Elander, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Troy graduated from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1985. According to Medicare claims data, Troy cared for 2,670 Medicare patients across 3,368 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and imaging of optic nerve. NPI 1205858396 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (310) 393-0634
- Email not available
Practice Locations
242 26TH ST
Santa Monica, CA 90402
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
3,368 services · 2,670 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
172 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
79 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
69 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
68 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Dilation of tear drainage opening | Procedure | 68801 |
22 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths | Procedure | 11900 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
97 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,745 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
286 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
180 | More 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.
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 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 Santa Monica 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University 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 kind of doctor is Dr. Elander?
Dr. Elander is an eye doctor in Santa Monica, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Elander's address?
Dr. Elander is listed at 242 26Th St, Santa Monica, CA 90402. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Elander?
The number on file is (310) 393-0634. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Elander's NPI number?
Dr. Elander's National Provider Identifier is 1205858396. 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 Dr. Elander train?
Dr. Elander attended Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Elander been practicing?
Dr. Elander has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Elander perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Elander performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of eyelashes using forceps 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 complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused 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
Has Dr. Elander confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Elander. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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