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- 50 Staniford St, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114
About Dr. Hu
Daniel J. Hu, MD practices ophthalmology in Boston, MA. Daniel is a 2003 graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School. According to Medicare claims data, Daniel cared for 4,022 Medicare patients across 5,535 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205916442.
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
- (617) 367-4800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
50 STANIFORD ST SUITE 600
Boston, MA 02114
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
5,535 services · 4,022 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
762 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
548 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
115 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
32 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue | Procedure | 65756 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,319 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
654 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
525 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
228 | 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.
Other eye doctors at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Boston 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 7
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Hu specialize in?
Dr. Hu is an eye doctor in Boston, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Hu located?
Dr. Hu is listed at 50 Staniford St Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hu's phone number?
The number on file is (617) 367-4800. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hu's NPI number?
Dr. Hu's National Provider Identifier is 1205916442. 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. Hu go to medical school?
Dr. Hu attended Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Hu been practicing?
Dr. Hu has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Hu do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hu performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system 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. Hu confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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