Physician Profile
Debbie Kuo, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kuo
Debbie Kuo, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Palo Alto, CA. Debbie is a 2011 graduate of University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Debbie cared for 2,717 Medicare patients across 3,619 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, imaging of optic nerve, and exam of visual field with extended testing.
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
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
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (650) 853-2974
- Email not available
Practice Locations
795 EL CAMINO REAL
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
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
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
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
3,619 services · 2,717 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
200 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
41 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
21 | |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
16 | |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
13 | |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
46 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
613 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
408 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
233 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
144 | 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.
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 Palo Alto 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2011 at University of California, San Francisco 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 is Debbie Kuo's specialty?
Debbie Kuo is an eye doctor in Palo Alto, 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 Debbie Kuo?
Debbie Kuo is listed at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Debbie Kuo?
The number on file is (650) 853-2974. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Debbie Kuo's NPI number?
Debbie Kuo's National Provider Identifier is 1417222050. 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 Debbie Kuo's education?
Debbie Kuo attended University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Debbie Kuo been practicing?
Debbie Kuo has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Debbie Kuo known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Debbie Kuo performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye and laser repair to improve eye fluid flow; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Debbie Kuo confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Debbie Kuo. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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