Physician Profile
Heather M. Tamez, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Tamez
Heather M. Tamez, MD is an ophthalmology — retina specialist practicing in Baltimore, MD. Heather trained at Ohio State University College of Medicine, graduating in 2014. Heather is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Heather provided 22,895 services to 3,320 patients. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg, and established patient complete exam of visual system.
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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
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (410) 377-7611
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6115 FALLS RD STE 300
Baltimore, MD 21209
200 Lothrop St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
2311 Pierce Ave
Nashville, TN 37232
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
22,895 services · 3,320 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
1,198 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina | Procedure | 67145 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
32 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,891 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,324 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
878 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
360 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
126 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
60 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
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.
Related specialists at this location 6
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 Baltimore 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Ohio State University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2014 at Ohio State University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 7
Providers in MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Tamez's specialty?
Dr. Tamez is an eye doctor in Baltimore, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Tamez?
Dr. Tamez is listed at 6115 Falls Rd Ste 300, Baltimore, MD 21209. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Tamez?
The number on file is (410) 377-7611. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Tamez?
Dr. Tamez's National Provider Identifier is 1639597347. 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 Dr. Tamez's medical education?
Dr. Tamez attended Ohio State University College of Medicine, graduating in 2014. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Tamez have?
Dr. Tamez has 12 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2014, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Tamez known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Tamez performs procedures including injection of drug into eye and photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Tamez's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Tamez. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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