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Active NPI 1407932304 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Patrick James Kelty , MD

Ophthalmology • Hickory, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Patrick Kelty, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Hickory, NC. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 2003, Dr. Kelty delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2424 CENTURY PL SE.

Dr. Kelty is affiliated with Graystone Ophthalmology Associates, P.A. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, injection, aflibercept, 1 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2424 Century Pl Se

Hickory, NC 286024031

Telephone 8283222050
Fax 8283450522
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Hickory, NC

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
23 Yrs +2.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.6 Yrs
State Avg: 27.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
19 Specialists

Practicing in Hickory, NC (718 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
70.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kelty (23 Years) 23 Yrs
Hickory Specialty Average (20.6 Years) 20.6 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
23,760 93 $48.00 $34.16
92134 Imaging of retina
1,727 606 $154.73 $39.40
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg
1,266 170 $1138.95 $828.21
67028 Injection of drug into eye
1,139 295 $1358.56 $119.14
J0177 Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg
736 25 $579.48 $332.99
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
421 365 $200.00 $125.56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
363 267 $150.00 $89.48
92250 Photography of the retina
133 110 $200.00 $34.98
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
132 115 $122.95 $87.46
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
132 132 $169.55 $122.93
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg
83 29 $250.00 $72.06
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye
82 81 $285.00 $157.71
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
78 50 $2526.67 $486.54
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
72 72 $300.00 $164.44
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
61 59 $250.00 $45.58
J3590 Unclassified biologics
47 29 $6808.38 $2886.97
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions
35 19 $1900.00 $296.10
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
30 29 $125.00 $28.95
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
24 20 $1197.92 $310.46
67121 Removal of implant material from inside the eye
13 11 $1900.00 $793.85
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina
12 12 $4500.00 $1117.19
67040 Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina and all of retina using a laser
12 11 $4200.00 $1012.97
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina
12 11 $5100.00 $1103.90
66985 Insertion of prosthetic lens
11 11 $2500.00 $423.99

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-12-31
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License NC 2009-00787

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 NC 2009-00787

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

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
1407932304 (NC)
Medicaid State Provider ID
5911876 (NC)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Envolve
9179378 (NC)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Caqh
11980296
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Eyemed
A03453 (NC)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Wellcare
1853484 (NC)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna
9179378 (NC)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
154J4 (NC)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Graystone Ophthalmology Associates, P.a.

2424 Century Pl Se, Hickory, NC 286024031

Phone: 82832220506843

Secondary Practice Locations

2311 E Main St

Lincolnton, NC 280924103

Phone: 8283222050

2415 Century Pl Se

Hickory, NC 286024031

Phone: 8283222050

2060 Hickory Blvd Sw

Lenoir, NC 286456459

Phone: 8283222050

48 Boone Trl

North Wilkesboro, NC 286593515

Phone: 8283222050

2640 Highway 105 Ste 102

Boone, NC 286077828

Phone: 8283222050

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

29 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

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Doctor of Optometry

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Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1134100779

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1174587695

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 31, 2025

Ophthalmology (License #2009-00787 in NC)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 20, 2023

Ophthalmology (License #2009-00787 in NC)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 06, 2022

Ophthalmology (License #2009-00787 in NC)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 29, 2019

Ophthalmology (License #2009-00787 in NC)

NPI Profile Active April 28, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 28, 2010

Registered at 2424 CENTURY PL SE, HICKORY, NC 286024031 (Tel: 8283222050)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 28, 2010

Registered at PO BOX 3445, HICKORY, NC 286033445 (Tel: 8283222050)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 28, 2010

Recorded as PATRICK KELTY, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 28, 2010

Ophthalmology (License #2009-00787 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 31, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1407932304
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 31, 2006
Last Update: December 31, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 3445

Hickory, NC 286033445

Phone: 8283222050

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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