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Physician

JOEL BARTHELOW, M.D.

Ophthalmology

CHICO, CA, 95928
NPI: 1013974625

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Ophthalmology

CHICO, CA

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Common Procedures for Ophthalmology

Cataract SurgeryLASIK/Refractive SurgeryGlaucoma TreatmentRetinal ExaminationIntravitreal InjectionCorneal TransplantEyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)Visual Field TestingOCT ScanYAG Laser Capsulotomy

Based on specialty. Actual services may vary — contact the provider's office to confirm.

MIPS Quality Score

PY 2023
100.0/100Exceptional
Quality
100.0
Promoting Interoperability
97.0
Improvement Activities
40.0
Cost
87.2

MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System) scores measure quality, cost, and improvement activities. Higher is better. Learn more at qpp.cms.gov

Procedure Pricing (Medicare Data)

Based on CMS Medicare Provider Utilization data for 2023. These represent what this physician charged Medicare, not necessarily what you would pay. Compare with other physicians

ProcedureAvg ChargeMedicare AllowedMedicare PaidServices
J0178
Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg
$1,555$868$69272
66988
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye
$1,170$756$59989
66984
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
$1,086$560$44854
67031
Release of scar tissue between lens and retina using a laser
$633$372$27417
66821
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
$547$326$261138
65855
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
$400$212$170182
67028
Injection of drug into eye
$365$118$9169
92004
New patient complete exam of visual system
$246$158$10236
92273
Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function
$211$136$107234
92014
Established patient complete exam of visual system
$208$134$971,054
92012
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
$147$95$72734
J7999
Compounded drug, not otherwise classified
$123$93$7420
92083
Exam of visual field with extended testing
$104$61$45281
99212
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes
$92$59$3620
92283
Extended exam involving color vision testing
$90$56$44250
92136
Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
$82$49$37297
67820
Removal of eyelashes using forceps
$70$19$1438
92134
Imaging of retina
$67$41$311,132
92250
Photography of the retina
$61$36$28167
92133
Imaging of optic nerve
$61$38$28288
92025
Ct scan of cornea
$59$35$2673
83861
Microfluid analysis of tears
$36$22$22170

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Physician identity data from the NPPES NPI Registry. Last synced 3/28/2026.