Physician Profile
Claudio S. Contreras, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Contreras
Claudio S. Contreras, M.D. is a healthcare provider in San Jose, CA specializing in ophthalmology. Claudio trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. Medicare claims data shows Claudio provided 1,318 services to 1,130 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system, and imaging of optic nerve.
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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
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Contact Information
- (408) 971-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2120 MCKEE RD
San Jose, CA 95116
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
1,318 services · 1,130 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
78 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eye fluid | Procedure | 65800 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
50 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
259 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
174 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
167 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
156 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
102 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
93 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
65 | More often than most 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.
Also at this address 1
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 Jose 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 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 California, Geffen 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 CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Claudio S. Contreras?
Claudio S. Contreras is an eye doctor in San Jose, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Claudio S. Contreras's address?
Claudio S. Contreras is listed at 2120 Mckee Rd, San Jose, CA 95116. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Claudio S. Contreras?
The number on file is (408) 971-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Claudio S. Contreras?
Claudio S. Contreras's National Provider Identifier is 1184663387. 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 Claudio S. Contreras train?
Claudio S. Contreras attended University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Claudio S. Contreras have?
Claudio S. Contreras has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Claudio S. Contreras perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Claudio S. Contreras performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of eye fluid; 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 new patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Claudio S. Contreras's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Claudio S. Contreras. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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