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- 995 Hilmar St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
About Dr. Yao
James Yao, O.D. is an optometrist practicing in Santa Clara, CA. James trained at University of California - School of Optometry, graduating in 2011. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 47 Medicare patients across 52 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more and photography of the retina. This provider record is associated with NPI 1306125760.
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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
- (408) 216-9848
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
995 HILMAR ST
Santa Clara, CA 95050
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
52 services · 47 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
32 | 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 Clara 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of California - School of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at University of California - School of Optometry 6
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Photography of the retina 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does James Yao specialize in?
James Yao is an optometrist in Santa Clara, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is James Yao located?
James Yao is listed at 995 Hilmar St, Santa Clara, CA 95050. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is James Yao's phone number?
The number on file is (408) 216-9848. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is James Yao's NPI number?
James Yao's National Provider Identifier is 1306125760. 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 James Yao train?
James Yao attended University of California - School of Optometry, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has James Yao been practicing?
James Yao has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does James Yao do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, James Yao provides treatments such as 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 James Yao confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James Yao. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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