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Active NPI 1861470783 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Kent W Small , MD

Ophthalmology • Glendale, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kent Small, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Glendale, CA. With approximately 45 years of clinical experience since graduating from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1981, Dr. Small delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 411 N CENTRAL AVE STE 115.

Dr. Small maintains professional affiliations with Kent W Small Md A Medical Corporation, Carson Mcbeath And Boswell Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg, established patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

411 N Central Ave Ste 115

Glendale, CA 912033138

Telephone 8185525040
Fax 8185525044
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Tulane University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1981

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Glendale, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
45 Yrs +12.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 32.6 Yrs
State Avg: 29.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
30 Specialists

Practicing in Glendale, CA (3116 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
6.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
57.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Small (45 Years) 45 Yrs
Glendale Specialty Average (32.6 Years) 32.6 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
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg
62,460 194 $39.96 $34.52
J2781 Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg
5,895 51 $200.00 $146.73
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
3,612 1,061 $199.97 $139.19
67028 Injection of drug into eye
2,514 353 $369.95 $122.36
Q5124 Injection, ranibizumab-nuna, biosimilar, (byooviz), 0.1 mg
2,505 74 $300.00 $169.95
92250 Photography of the retina
2,176 1,127 $127.00 $39.95
92134 Imaging of retina
1,867 532 $99.99 $43.78
J2782 Injection, avacincaptad pegol, 0.1 mg
1,600 28 $125.00 $108.07
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg
742 42 $450.00 $157.19
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye
676 533 $223.00 $185.30
92242 Exam of retinal blood vessels and blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye
267 173 $400.00 $323.18
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified
238 72 $199.25 $92.53
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
232 232 $224.00 $178.46
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
220 214 $124.00 $66.06
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
187 138 $108.00 $97.92
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg
154 12 $230.00 $202.36
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
121 116 $75.00 $36.68
92274 Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function targeting multiple separate locations
113 112 $245.00 $101.21
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing
62 53 $50.00 $26.62
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure
57 31 $235.00 $52.41
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg
54 11 $1200.00 $597.89
95930 Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report
31 31 $240.00 $76.65
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report
30 30 $250.00 $142.25
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina
22 19 $2500.00 $267.73
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions
20 13 $1200.00 $558.83

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-04-12
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License CA A53173

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.

Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0107X

State License CA A53173

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
ZZZ75843Z (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Carson Mcbeath And Boswell Inc

4300 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 908072008

Phone: 5629847024

Kent W Small Md A Medical Corporation

8635 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 900486130

Phone: 3106592200

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location April 12, 2023

Registered at 411 N CENTRAL AVE STE 115, GLENDALE, CA 912033138 (Tel: 8185525040)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 12, 2023

Ophthalmology (License #A53173 in CA)

NPI Profile Active November 16, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 16, 2012

Registered at 501 NORTH ORANGE STREET, SUITE 250, GLENDALE, CA 912031971 (Tel: 8185525040)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 16, 2012

Registered at 501 NORTH ORANGE STREET, SUITE 250, GLENDALE, CA 912031971 (Tel: 8185525040)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 16, 2012

Recorded as KENT SMALL, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 16, 2012

Ophthalmology (License #A53173 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 03, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1861470783
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 03, 2006
Last Update: April 12, 2023
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

501 North Orange Street, Suite 250

Glendale, CA 912031971

Phone: 8185525040

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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