Physician Profile
Brian R. Wong, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Wong
Brian R. Wong, MD is a healthcare provider in Galveston, TX specializing in ophthalmology. Brian trained at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, graduating in 1987. According to Medicare claims data, Brian cared for 916 Medicare patients across 1,021 services. 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, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'.
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
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (409) 772-2222
- Email not available
Practice Locations
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Galveston, TX 77555
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,021 services · 916 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
59 |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
34 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
17 |
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67917 |
11 |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
62 |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
54 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
48 |
| Exam of visual field with limited testing | Treatment | 92081 |
35 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
31 |
| Exam of visual field with limited testing | Treatment | 92081 |
30 |
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 Galveston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1987 at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 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 kind of doctor is Dr. Wong?
Dr. Wong is an eye doctor in Galveston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Wong's address?
Dr. Wong is listed at 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555. 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. Wong?
The number on file is (409) 772-2222. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Wong's NPI number?
Dr. Wong's National Provider Identifier is 1417017104. 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. Wong train?
Dr. Wong attended University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Wong been practicing?
Dr. Wong has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Wong perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Wong performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and measurement of corneal curvature and depth 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. Wong confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Wong. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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