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- 6699 Chimney Rock Rd, 103, Houston, TX 77081
About Dr. Palermo
Hernan A. Palermo, OD is a healthcare provider in Houston, TX specializing in optometry. Hernan trained at University of Houston - College of Optometry, graduating in 2000. Hernan is also listed as specializing in optometrist. According to Medicare claims data, Hernan cared for 1,382 Medicare patients across 2,011 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, microfluid analysis of tears, and photography of the retina. This provider record is associated with NPI 1003851452.
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
- (713) 661-6500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6699 CHIMNEY ROCK RD 103
Houston, TX 77081
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
2,011 services · 1,382 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
92 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
77 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
71 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
34 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
442 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
144 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
136 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
129 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
123 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
101 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
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 optometry specialists at this location 2
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 optometry specialists in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Houston - College of Optometry 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at University of Houston - College of Optometry 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Palermo?
Dr. Palermo is an optometry in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Palermo's address?
Dr. Palermo is listed at 6699 Chimney Rock Rd 103, Houston, TX 77081. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Palermo?
The number on file is (713) 661-6500. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Palermo's NPI number?
Dr. Palermo's National Provider Identifier is 1003851452. 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. Palermo train?
Dr. Palermo attended University of Houston - College of Optometry, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Palermo been practicing?
Dr. Palermo has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Palermo perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Palermo performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power and ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Palermo confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Palermo. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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