Physician Profile
Francis T. Geissler, PhD, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Geissler
Francis T. Geissler, PhD, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Tacoma, WA specializing in ophthalmology. Francis trained at University of Washington School of Medicine, graduating in 1993. Medicare claims data shows Francis provided 2,336 services to 2,072 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, imaging of retina, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1386683837.
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
- (253) 248-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4707 S 19TH ST STE 210
Tacoma, WA 98405
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
2,336 services · 2,072 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
77 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
49 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
23 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
410 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
121 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
115 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
110 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
958 | More 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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 Tacoma 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Washington School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1993 at University of Washington 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 WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Francis T. Geissler, PhD?
Francis T. Geissler, PhD is an eye doctor in Tacoma, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Francis T. Geissler, PhD's address?
Francis T. Geissler, PhD is listed at 4707 S 19Th St Ste 210, Tacoma, WA 98405. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Francis T. Geissler, PhD?
The number on file is (253) 248-2020. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Francis T. Geissler, PhD?
Francis T. Geissler, PhD's National Provider Identifier is 1386683837. 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 Francis T. Geissler, PhD train?
Francis T. Geissler, PhD attended University of Washington School of Medicine, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Francis T. Geissler, PhD have?
Francis T. Geissler, PhD has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Francis T. Geissler, PhD perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Francis T. Geissler, PhD 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; provides treatments such as imaging of retina 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
Is Francis T. Geissler, PhD's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Francis T. Geissler, PhD. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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