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Deactivated NPI 1760572960 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Kent Calhoun Keys , MD

Ophthalmology • Anniston, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment
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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Kent Keys has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date October 16, 2006
NPI Deactivation Date July 17, 2007
Total Practice Duration ~25 Years of Practice (1982 – 2007)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kent Keys, MD was a registered Ophthalmology in Anniston, AL. Prior to record deactivation on 2007-07-17, Dr. Keys completed approximately 25 years of clinical practice following graduation from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1982.

Dr. Keys was affiliated with East Alabama Eye Clinic Of Anniston, Pc and accepted Medicare assignment.

Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina, established patient outpatient office visit. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1029 Christine Ave

Anniston, AL 362075709

Telephone 2562370371
Fax 2562364181
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1982

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Anniston, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
44 Yrs +7.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 36.5 Yrs
State Avg: 32.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
3 Specialists

Practicing in Anniston, AL (257 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
60.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Keys (44 Years) 44 Yrs
Anniston Specialty Average (36.5 Years) 36.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
1,587 1,183 $125.03 $110.07
92134 Imaging of retina
1,105 710 $80.00 $34.71
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
828 784 $130.00 $112.74
92250 Photography of the retina
637 614 $75.00 $31.61
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
327 249 $90.00 $77.43
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
275 271 $80.00 $31.07
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
246 183 $125.30 $35.72
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
237 169 $2025.57 $419.88
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
228 226 $105.00 $53.90
93886 Complete ultrasound of within the brain blood flow
184 183 $410.87 $165.46
93892 Ultrasound of within the brain blood flow for blood clots
177 176 $411.30 $116.21
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
174 146 $854.89 $286.93
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
168 168 $149.93 $131.28
93890 Ultrasound of within the brain blood flow following medication
110 110 $411.36 $171.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
66 60 $90.61 $78.25
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
45 45 $175.00 $144.60
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow
35 34 $422.86 $122.82
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
29 29 $115.00 $99.01
66174 Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye
28 22 $1500.00 $505.61
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report
28 28 $200.00 $108.24
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug
28 24 $300.00 $155.65
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps
28 13 $139.29 $18.73
92283 Extended color vision examination
23 23 $55.00 $45.89
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system
18 18 $85.00 $74.44
92260 Measurement of eye artery pressure
18 18 $50.00 $16.89
68840 Probing of nasal-tear duct
15 14 $250.00 $154.01
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing
13 13 $80.00 $41.00
92285 Photography of content of eyes
11 11 $65.00 $17.37

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License AL 00010962

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
000015863 (AL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

East Alabama Eye Clinic Of Anniston, Pc

1029 Christine Ave, Anniston, AL 362075709

Phone: 2562370371

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1265817902

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1861591596

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location January 29, 2013

Registered at 1029 CHRISTINE AVE, ANNISTON, AL 362075709 (Tel: 2562370371)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 29, 2013

Registered at 1029 CHRISTINE AVENUE, ANNISTON, AL 362075709 (Tel: 2562370371)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 29, 2013

Recorded as KENT KEYS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 29, 2013

Ophthalmology (License #00010962 in AL)

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NPI Profile Reactivated July 26, 2007

Record officially reactivated for active practice on July 26, 2007

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NPI Profile Deactivated July 17, 2007

Record deactivated on July 17, 2007

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 16, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1760572960
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 16, 2006
Last Update: January 29, 2013
Deactivation Date: July 17, 2007
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1029 Christine Avenue

Anniston, AL 362075709

Phone: 2562370371

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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