Physician Profile
William K. Christian, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Christian
William K. Christian, M.D. practices ophthalmology — cornea & external disease in Santa Monica, CA. William is a 2002 graduate of University of Washington School of Medicine. William is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, William cared for 1,661 Medicare patients across 2,927 services. The services billed most often include closure of tear duct opening using plug, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient complete exam of visual system.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (310) 828-5888
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2001 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 985W
Santa Monica, CA 90404
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
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
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
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
2,927 services · 1,661 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
734 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
74 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
64 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
31 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
410 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
307 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
219 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
117 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
62 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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.
Trained at University of Washington School of Medicine 3
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2002 at University of Washington School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is William K. Christian's specialty?
William K. Christian 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 — Cornea & External Disease”.
NPI registry
Where can I find William K. Christian?
William K. Christian is listed at 2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 985W, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact William K. Christian?
The number on file is (310) 828-5888. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is William K. Christian's NPI number?
William K. Christian's National Provider Identifier is 1285825158. 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 William K. Christian's education?
William K. Christian attended University of Washington School of Medicine, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has William K. Christian been practicing?
William K. Christian has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is William K. Christian known for?
According to Medicare billing data, William K. Christian performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of eyelashes using forceps; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has William K. Christian confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by William K. Christian. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.