Physician Profile
Adam HIEN MINH Dao, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Dao
Based in San Diego, CA, Adam HIEN MINH Dao, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology — cornea & external disease. Adam graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2010. Adam is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Adam cared for 6,535 Medicare patients across 14,134 services. The services billed most often include photography of content of eyes, exam of the internal drainage system of eye, and photography of the retina.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (619) 226-1877
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3555 ROSECRANS ST STE 107B
San Diego, CA 92110
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
14,134 services · 6,535 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
1,592 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing | Procedure | 65778 |
1,001 | |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
370 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
66 | |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
53 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
30 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Incision and drainage of abscess of eyelid | Procedure | 67700 |
25 | |
| Removal of foreign body from external eye (conjunctiva) | Procedure | 65205 |
22 | |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
15 | |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
55 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in San Diego 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Texas Medical School at Houston 1
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2010 at University of Texas Medical School at Houston 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Dao?
Dr. Dao is an eye doctor in San Diego, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Cornea & External Disease”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Dao's address?
Dr. Dao is listed at 3555 Rosecrans St Ste 107B, San Diego, CA 92110. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Dao?
The number on file is (619) 226-1877. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Dao's NPI number?
Dr. Dao's National Provider Identifier is 1770870446. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Dao train?
Dr. Dao attended University of Texas Medical School at Houston, graduating in 2010. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Dao been practicing?
Dr. Dao has 16 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2010, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Dao perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Dao performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing and removal of eyelashes using forceps; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and exam of the internal drainage system of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Dao confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Dao. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.