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Unclaimed ProfileAbout LIGHT
Based in Tacoma, WA, Jacob Light, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Jacob graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2017. According to Medicare claims data, Jacob cared for 2,261 Medicare patients across 25,596 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (253) 572-1444
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2245 S 19TH ST
Tacoma, WA 98405
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
25,596 services · 2,261 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
600 |
| Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina | Procedure | 67113 |
20 |
| Destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser | Procedure | 67228 |
17 |
| Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina | Procedure | 67036 |
14 |
| Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina | Procedure | 67042 |
12 |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
21 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
677 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
303 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
169 |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
72 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 ophthalmology specialists in Tacoma 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2017 at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 6
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Light specialize in?
Dr. Light is an ophthalmology in Tacoma, WA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Light located?
Dr. Light is listed at 2245 S 19TH ST, Tacoma, WA 98405. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Light's phone number?
The number on file is (253) 572-1444. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Light's NPI number?
Dr. Light's National Provider Identifier is 1477943710. 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. Light go to medical school?
Dr. Light attended Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, graduating in 2017. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Light been practicing?
Dr. Light has 9 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2017, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Light do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Light performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina and destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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