Physician Profile
Based in Milwaukee, WI, Vinay K. Aakalu, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Vinay cared for 642 Medicare patients across 737 services. The services billed most often include photography of content of eyes, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and exam of visual field with intermediate testing.
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925 N 87TH ST
Milwaukee, WI 53226
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.
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
737 services · 642 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creation of flap graft to midface | Procedure | 15730 |
46 | Too few peers to compare |
| Probing of nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68840 |
30 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Reconstruction of eyelid margin | Procedure | 67950 |
26 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exploration of cavity behind eye | Procedure | 67400 |
24 | Too few peers to compare |
| Shortening or advancement of upper eyelid muscle to correct drooping or paralysis | Procedure | 67903 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Temporary closure of eyelids by suture | Procedure | 67875 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of brow paralysis | Procedure | 67900 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
209 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with intermediate testing | Treatment | 92082 |
76 | 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.
Dr. Aakalu is an eye doctor in Milwaukee, WI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Dr. Aakalu is listed at 925 N 87Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53226. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (414) 955-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
Dr. Aakalu's National Provider Identifier is 1851598072. 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
Dr. Aakalu attended Other, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Aakalu has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Aakalu performs procedures including creation of flap graft to midface, probing of nasal tear duct and reconstruction of eyelid margin; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and exam of visual field with intermediate testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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