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- 835 3Rd Ave Ste A, Chula Vista, CA 91911
About Dr. Skaf
Ayham R. Skaf, M.D. is an ophthalmology — retina specialist practicing in Chula Vista, CA. Ayham trained at Ohio State University College of Medicine, graduating in 2006. Ayham is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Ayham cared for 4,768 Medicare patients across 12,859 services. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, established patient complete exam of visual system, and imaging of retina. This provider record is associated with NPI 1285888628.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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) 425-7755
- Email not available
Practice Locations
835 3RD AVE STE A
Chula Vista, CA 91911
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
Eye injury and cancer
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
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
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
Most searched procedures
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
12,859 services · 4,768 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
499 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
131 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
71 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
22 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser | Procedure | 67228 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina | Procedure | 67036 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
19 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,802 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,359 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
724 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
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.
Other eye doctors at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Chula Vista 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Ohio State University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at Ohio State University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Ayham R. Skaf?
Ayham R. Skaf is an eye doctor in Chula Vista, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist”.
NPI registry
What is Ayham R. Skaf's address?
Ayham R. Skaf is listed at 835 3Rd Ave Ste A, Chula Vista, CA 91911. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Ayham R. Skaf?
The number on file is (619) 425-7755. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Ayham R. Skaf's NPI number?
Ayham R. Skaf's National Provider Identifier is 1285888628. 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 Ayham R. Skaf train?
Ayham R. Skaf attended Ohio State University College of Medicine, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Ayham R. Skaf been practicing?
Ayham R. Skaf has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Ayham R. Skaf perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Ayham R. Skaf performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and closure of tear duct opening using plug; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Ayham R. Skaf confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ayham R. Skaf. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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