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Ophthalmology

Keirnan L. Willett, MD

Works at hospitals in Chapel Hill, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Keirnan L. Willett, MD is an ophthalmologist at 2226 Nelson Hwy, Suite 200, Chapel Hill, NC 27517. Phone: (984) 974-2020. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Keirnan L. Willett had 276 Original Medicare patients and 5,661 services. NPI 1457762502. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 2226 Nelson Hwy, Suite 200, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 · Directions
  • Phone: (984) 974‑2020
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: UNC Hospitals
  • Group practice: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Medical school: graduated 2014 (12 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Keirnan L. Willett, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Keirnan L. Willett accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Keirnan L. Willett accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Keirnan L. Willett see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 276 Original Medicare patients and 5,661 services for Keirnan L. Willett. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Keirnan L. Willett's NPI number?
1457762502. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Keirnan L. Willett, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients276
Services billed to Medicare5,661
Different services or procedures43
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)4,080 services
  2. Imaging of retina (92134)390 services
  3. Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing (92202)164 services
  4. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)160 services
  5. Injection of drug into eye (67028)141 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure70%
  • High cholesterol66%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Diabetes37%
  • Depression28%
  • Anxiety28%

Hospitals where Keirnan L. Willett works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Keirnan L. Willett at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • UNC HospitalsChapel Hill, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340061

Practice locations

Addresses where Keirnan L. Willett is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Keirnan L. Willett as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill2,052 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Chapel Hill

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chapel Hill, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2014 (12 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1457762502
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians