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- 346 Union St, Ste. 1, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
About Dr. Kuo
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Francis Kuo, O.D. practices in Santa Cruz, CA. Francis graduated from University of Houston - College of Optometry in 1986. Medicare claims data shows Francis provided 250 services to 247 patients. The services billed most often include imaging of retina, established patient complete exam of visual system, and new patient complete exam of visual system. NPI 1124019971 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (831) 460-9717
- Email not available
Practice Locations
346 UNION ST STE. 1
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
250 services · 247 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
123 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
109 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
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 optometrists in Santa Cruz 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Houston - College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at University of Houston - College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Imaging of retina 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Francis Kuo?
Francis Kuo is an optometrist in Santa Cruz, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Francis Kuo's address?
Francis Kuo is listed at 346 Union St Ste. 1, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. 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 Kuo?
The number on file is (831) 460-9717. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Francis Kuo?
Francis Kuo's National Provider Identifier is 1124019971. 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 Kuo train?
Francis Kuo attended University of Houston - College of Optometry, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Francis Kuo have?
Francis Kuo has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Francis Kuo perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Francis Kuo provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Francis Kuo's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Francis Kuo. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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