Physician Profile
Ufuk F. Cardakli, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Cardakli
Ufuk F. Cardakli, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Altoona, PA specializing in ophthalmology. Ufuk trained at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, graduating in 1988. According to Medicare claims data, Ufuk cared for 1,228 Medicare patients across 1,861 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, imaging of retina, and imaging of optic nerve. This provider record is associated with NPI 1609849132.
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
- (814) 943-7777
- Email not available
Practice Locations
501 HOWARD AVE STE F3
Altoona, PA 16601
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,861 services · 1,228 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
47 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
308 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
237 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
231 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with intermediate testing | Treatment | 92082 |
21 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
13 | 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 |
754 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
159 | 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.
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 4
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 Altoona 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine 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 PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Ufuk F. Cardakli specialize in?
Ufuk F. Cardakli is an eye doctor in Altoona, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Ufuk F. Cardakli located?
Ufuk F. Cardakli is listed at 501 Howard Ave Ste F3, Altoona, PA 16601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Ufuk F. Cardakli's phone number?
The number on file is (814) 943-7777. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Ufuk F. Cardakli's NPI number?
Ufuk F. Cardakli's National Provider Identifier is 1609849132. 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 Ufuk F. Cardakli train?
Ufuk F. Cardakli attended University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Ufuk F. Cardakli been practicing?
Ufuk F. Cardakli has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Ufuk F. Cardakli do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Ufuk F. Cardakli performs procedures including laser repair to improve eye fluid flow and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Ufuk F. Cardakli confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ufuk F. Cardakli. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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