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Ophthalmology

Kent L. Wellish, MD

Sees patients in Henderson, NV · Las Vegas, NV · Nevada

Summary

Dr. Kent L. Wellish, MD is an ophthalmologist at 10424 S Eastern Ave, Suite 100, Henderson, NV 89052. Phone: (702) 733-2020. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kent L. Wellish had 427 Original Medicare patients and 1,226 services. NPI 1952358426. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 10424 S Eastern Ave, Suite 100, Henderson, NV 89052 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (702) 733‑2020
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Eye Associates of Nevada
  • Medical school: University Of Arizona College Of Medicine · graduated 1987 (39 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kent L. Wellish, 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 Kent L. Wellish accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kent L. Wellish 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 Kent L. Wellish see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 427 Original Medicare patients and 1,226 services for Kent L. Wellish. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kent L. Wellish's NPI number?
1952358426. 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 Kent L. Wellish, 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 patients427
Services billed to Medicare1,226
Different services or procedures25
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)229 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)212 services
  3. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)191 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)174 services
  5. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)172 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure71%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Diabetes35%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%
  • Chronic kidney disease21%

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Eye Associates of Nevada8 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Henderson

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Henderson, NV — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Eye Associates of Nevada

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Arizona College Of Medicine
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1952358426
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Sources

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