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- 1450 San Pablo St Fl 4, Los Angeles, CA 90033
About Dr. Xu
Benjamin Y. Xu, M.D., PhD is a healthcare provider in Los Angeles, CA specializing in ophthalmology. Benjamin trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 2012. Medicare claims data shows Benjamin provided 2,915 services to 2,330 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, exam of visual field with extended testing, and imaging of optic nerve. This provider record is associated with NPI 1487910063.
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
- (323) 442-6335
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1450 SAN PABLO ST FL 4
Los Angeles, CA 90033
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
2,915 services · 2,330 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
75 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye | Procedure | 66174 |
26 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of eye fluid drainage device | Procedure | 66183 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
59 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
49 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
446 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
361 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
301 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
246 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
72 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
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 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
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 eye doctors in Los Angeles 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 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 CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Benjamin Y. Xu, M.D.'s specialty?
Benjamin Y. Xu, M.D. is an eye doctor in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Benjamin Y. Xu, M.D.?
Benjamin Y. Xu, M.D. is listed at 1450 San Pablo St Fl 4, Los Angeles, CA 90033. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Benjamin Y. Xu, M.D.?
The number on file is (323) 442-6335. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Benjamin Y. Xu, M.D.?
Benjamin Y. Xu, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier is 1487910063. 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 Benjamin Y. Xu, M.D.'s education?
Benjamin Y. Xu, M.D. attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Benjamin Y. Xu, M.D. have?
Benjamin Y. Xu, M.D. has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Benjamin Y. Xu, M.D. known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Benjamin Y. Xu, M.D. performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye and insertion of eye fluid drainage device; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Benjamin Y. Xu, M.D.'s profile verified?
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