Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kent Carlson, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Alexandria, MN

  • NPI 1518953306
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3401 S Broadway
Alexandria, MN 563083477
(320) 759-2020
fax (320) 759-2424

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #31849

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518953306. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
647
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$111,739
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 161 66 $25
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 96 58 $484
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 59 59 $162
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 58 57 $126
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 48 34 $306
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 46 42 $74
92134 Imaging of retina 44 35 $40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 44 40 $125
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 31 31 $150
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 19 13 $667

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Alexandria Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 49. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$263
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $185.90
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $76.87

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$263

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
238
Patients
50
Total drug cost
$8,198
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 128 26 $1,974
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 94 24 $2,956
Alphagan P (Brimonidine Tartrate) Brand 16 0 $3,268

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kent Carlson's medical specialty?
Dr. Kent Carlson practices Ophthalmology Physician in Alexandria, MN.
Where does Dr. Kent Carlson practice?
Dr. Kent Carlson practices at 3401 S Broadway, Alexandria, MN 563083477. Office phone: 3207592020.
What is Dr. Kent Carlson's NPI?
Dr. Kent Carlson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518953306, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kent Carlson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kent Carlson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kent Carlson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS 92136); Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.