Physician Profile
Valerie S. Garden, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Garden
Valerie S. Garden, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Santa Rosa, CA. Medicare claims data shows Valerie provided 1,072 services to 823 patients. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, and new patient complete exam of visual system. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487785101.
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
- (707) 542-1225
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1140 SONOMA AVENUE BUILDING 2A
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
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
1,072 services · 823 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
443 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
299 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
99 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
65 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
40 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with intermediate testing | Treatment | 92082 |
18 | 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.
Other eye doctors at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 Santa Rosa 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at Other 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 is Valerie S. Garden's specialty?
Valerie S. Garden is an eye doctor in Santa Rosa, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Valerie S. Garden?
Valerie S. Garden is listed at 1140 Sonoma Avenue Building 2A, Santa Rosa, CA 95405. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Valerie S. Garden?
The number on file is (707) 542-1225. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Valerie S. Garden?
Valerie S. Garden's National Provider Identifier is 1487785101. 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
What is Valerie S. Garden's education?
Valerie S. Garden attended Other, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Valerie S. Garden have?
Valerie S. Garden has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Valerie S. Garden known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Valerie S. Garden performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power and 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 Valerie S. Garden's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Valerie S. Garden. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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