KENNETH ROBERT BONFIELD M.D.
NPI 1568476398
Ophthalmology in Morganton, NC
About Kenneth Robert Bonfield M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
KENNETH ROBERT BONFIELD M.D. (NPI 1568476398) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Morganton, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (9400424) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc, and is a graduate of State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center (1988).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
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.
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Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Kenneth Robert Bonfield M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
Imaging of retina
Injection of drug into eye
Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg
Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg
Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
Photography of the retina
Unclassified biologics
This procedure involves using a laser to treat leaking blood vessels in the retina, the part of the eye responsible for vision. The laser seals off these vessels, preventing further leakage and helping to preserve sight.
This service was performed 52 times for 32 patientsThis is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 1,223 times for 945 patientsThis is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
This service was performed 1,201 times for 506 patientsImaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
This service was performed 994 times for 417 patientsAn injection into the eye is a procedure where a medication is delivered directly into your eye to treat various conditions. A local anesthetic is applied to numb the eye, ensuring minimal discomfort. The drug helps manage diseases like macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy.
This service was performed 627 times for 234 patientsAflibercept injection is a treatment for certain eye conditions that affect vision. It works by blocking abnormal blood vessel growth and leakage in the eye, which can cause vision loss. The medication is administered directly into the eye by a healthcare professional.
This service was performed 626 times for 133 patientsBevacizumab is a medication given through an injection. It's designed to prevent the growth of new blood vessels that cancer cells need to grow and spread. The 10 mg dose refers to the amount of the drug in the injection.
This service was performed 176 times for 84 patientsFaricimab-svoa is a medication given through an injection into the eye to treat certain eye conditions. The 0.1 mg dosage helps control disease progression, improving vision and eye health. The procedure is done by a healthcare professional.
This service was performed 1,920 times for 25 patientsThis service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
This service was performed 38 times for 38 patientsThis is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
This service was performed 31 times for 31 patientsPhotography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.
This service was performed 19 times for 16 patientsUnclassified biologics are a type of treatment derived from living organisms. They can include a wide range of substances, such as vaccines, blood components, or genes, used to prevent or treat diseases. Each is specifically designed to interact with the body's natural defenses to promote healing.
This service was performed 42 times for 23 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $31.25 for a new patient copayment and $16.93 for an established patient copayment.
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 28655 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $125.01
- Minimum New Patient Price $54.12
- Maximum New Patient Price $165.09
- Average New Patient Copayment $31.25
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.53
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.27
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $67.72
- Minimum Established Patient Price $17.21
- Maximum Established Patient Price $134.61
- Average Established Patient Copayment $16.93
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.3
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.65
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
Overall MIPS Quality Performance
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and has an overall final score of 91.63, based on four performance areas: quality, improvement activities, promoting interoperability, and cost. The purpose of this information is to help people with Medicare make informed decisions and incentivize doctors and clinicians to maximize performance.
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a way providers could use to participate in CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP). The MIPS program affects clinician reimbursement for Part B covered professional services and also rewards them for improving the quality of patient care and outcomes.
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Final Score: 91.63 out of 100
The MIPS program evaluates providers across multiple categories with a specific weight for each category resulting a in a MIPS final score that ranges from 0 to 100 points. The MIPS Final Score determines whether providers receive a negative, neutral or positive MIPS payment adjustment.
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Quality Score: 89.86
The Quality category assesses providers performance on clinical practices and patient outcomes under the traditional MIPS program. The quality measures help identify the quality of healthcare processes, outcomes, and patient experiences. The Quality measure category comprises 40% of a provider's final MIPS score.
There are six collection types for MIPS quality measures: Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs), MIPS Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs), Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) Measures, Medicare Part B claims measures, CMS Web Interface measures and The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for MIPS Survey.
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Promoting Interoperability Score: 100
The Interoperability category measures the providers ability to use technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information in a way that is less burdensome and improves outcomes. The Interoperability measure category comprises 25% of a provider's final MIPS score.
The MIPS Interoperability measure focuses on the use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to improve patient access health information, the exchange of information between clinicians and pharmacies and the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data. -
Improvement Activities Score: 40
The Improvement Activities performance category evaluates the providers participation in clinical activities that support the improvement of clinical practice, care delivery, and outcomes. Providers have the option to choose 2 to 4 activities from an inventory of over 100 improvement activities. Providers typically choose the activities that best fit their needs. The improvement activities measure category comprises 15% of a provider's final MIPS score.
The Improvement measures aim to better patient engagement, patient safety and other areas of patient care. The Improvement Activities category comprises 15% of a provider's final MIPS score. -
Cost Score: 82.26
The Cost performance category assesses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.
Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category comprises 20% of a provider's final MIPS score.
Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.
Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Kenneth Bonfield is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
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| BLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE HOSPITALS, INC | 2201 S STERLING ST MORGANTON, NC 28655 | (828) 580-5000 | Acute Care Hospitals |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1568476398, enumerated as an "individual" on July 28, 2006.
The provider is located at 335 E PARKER RD MORGANTON, NC 28655 and the phone number is (828) 433-1000.
Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
Kenneth Bonfield is affiliated with: BLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE HOSPITALS, INC.
