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- 100 Whetstone Place, #106, Saint Augustine, FL 32086
About Dr. Oktavec
William J. Oktavec, MD is a healthcare provider in Saint Augustine, FL specializing in ophthalmology. William trained at University of Maryland School of Medicine, graduating in 1980. According to Medicare claims data, William cared for 5,931 Medicare patients across 7,436 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, established patient complete exam of visual system, and photography of the retina. This provider record is associated with NPI 1962448670.
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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
- (904) 826-3937
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
100 WHETSTONE PLACE #106
Saint Augustine, FL 32086
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
Eye injury and cancer
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
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
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
Most searched procedures
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,436 services · 5,931 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
679 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
211 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
144 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
60 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
46 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
25 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of foreign body from external eye (conjunctiva) | Procedure | 65205 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Incision and drainage of abscess of eyelid | Procedure | 67700 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
116 | 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.
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 Saint Augustine 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Maryland School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1980 at University of Maryland School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Oktavec?
Dr. Oktavec is an eye doctor in Saint Augustine, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Oktavec's address?
Dr. Oktavec is listed at 100 Whetstone Place #106, Saint Augustine, FL 32086. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Oktavec?
The number on file is (904) 826-3937. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Oktavec's NPI number?
Dr. Oktavec's National Provider Identifier is 1962448670. 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. Oktavec train?
Dr. Oktavec attended University of Maryland School of Medicine, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Oktavec been practicing?
Dr. Oktavec has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Oktavec perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Oktavec performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, laser repair to improve eye fluid flow and removal of eyelashes using forceps; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Oktavec confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Oktavec. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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