Physician Profile
Howard Ying, M.D., PhD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Ying
Based in Cambridge, MA, Howard Ying, M.D., PhD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Howard graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 1998. Medicare claims data shows Howard provided 101,717 services to 3,853 patients. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, injection, avacincaptad pegol, 0.1 mg, and imaging of retina.
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
- (617) 657-9464
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5 JFK ST STE 302
Cambridge, MA 02138
2464 Massachusetts Ave Ste 200
Cambridge, MA 02140
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
101,717 services · 3,853 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
2,378 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina | Procedure | 67042 |
34 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina | Procedure | 67145 |
30 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
3,517 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,228 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
115 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
104 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
104 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
90 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
35 | 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 1
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 Cambridge 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Washington University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1998 at Washington University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Howard Ying, M.D.'s specialty?
Howard Ying, M.D. is an eye doctor in Cambridge, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Howard Ying, M.D.?
Howard Ying, M.D. is listed at 5 Jfk St Ste 302, Cambridge, MA 02138. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Howard Ying, M.D.?
The number on file is (617) 657-9464. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Howard Ying, M.D.?
Howard Ying, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier is 1841236791. 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 Howard Ying, M.D.'s education?
Howard Ying, M.D. attended Washington University School of Medicine, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Howard Ying, M.D. have?
Howard Ying, M.D. has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Howard Ying, M.D. known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Howard Ying, M.D. performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina and photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Howard Ying, M.D.'s profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Howard Ying, M.D.. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.