Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. ERNEST BHEND, M.D.
Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: OPHTHALMOLOGY) · Ophthalmology Physician · CHARLOTTE, NC
- NPI 1033157623
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.1 / 100 · 2023
- 25 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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6035 FAIRVIEW RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 282103256
(704) 295-3000
fax (704) 295-3121
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 27, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2001 — 25 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207W00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- North Carolina #201701307 · Missouri #2004033186
- Medicaid (5)
- SC #NC3141 · AR #164333001 · KS #200305700C · MO #500017504 · OK #200107680A
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1033157623. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,721
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$450,342
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 937 | 816 | $122 | |
66984 |
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | 443 | 261 | $455 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 393 | 393 | $158 | |
92136 |
Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | 266 | 264 | $44 | |
92133 |
Imaging of optic nerve | 135 | 132 | $34 | |
92134 |
Imaging of retina | 135 | 124 | $37 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 129 | 103 | $86 | |
66821 |
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | 102 | 89 | $307 | |
92083 |
Exam of visual field with extended testing | 85 | 82 | $59 | |
76514 |
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | 48 | 48 | $10 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 31 peers in this city , average services per provider: 676. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$170
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcon Vision LLC | 4 | $102.77 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 1 | $21.91 | |
| Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. | 1 | $16.77 | |
| Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA | 1 | $14.33 | |
| Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $13.79 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
686
Patients
275
Total drug cost
$150,514
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | Generic | 240 | 59 | $3,345 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | Generic | 69 | 49 | $3,046 |
| Restasis (Cyclosporine) | Brand | 62 | 27 | $83,785 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | Generic | 51 | 44 | $899 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | Generic | 48 | 11 | $1,211 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) | Brand | 39 | 0 | $786 |
| Timolol Maleate | Generic | 29 | 11 | $302 |
| Xiidra (Lifitegrast) | Brand | 29 | 13 | $29,151 |
| Cyclosporine | Generic | 28 | 14 | $15,332 |
| Ofloxacin | Generic | 28 | 23 | $360 |