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Barbara L. Ku, MD practices ophthalmology in San Antonio, TX. Barbara is a 2002 graduate of Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Barbara cared for 4,280 Medicare patients across 5,958 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (210) 222-2154
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1100 N MAIN AVE
San Antonio, TX 78212
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,958 services · 4,280 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
49 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
33 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
26 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
27 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
686 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
552 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
502 |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
421 |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
362 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
290 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other ophthalmology specialists in San Antonio 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Ku's specialty?
Dr. Ku is an ophthalmology in San Antonio, TX. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Ku?
Dr. Ku is listed at 1100 N MAIN AVE, San Antonio, TX 78212. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Ku?
The number on file is (210) 222-2154. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ku's NPI number?
Dr. Ku's National Provider Identifier is 1043363328. 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
What is Dr. Ku's medical education?
Dr. Ku attended Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Ku been practicing?
Dr. Ku has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Ku known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ku performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient problem focused exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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