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- 187 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223
About Dr. Tao
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, John Tao, O.D. practices in Brooklyn, NY. John graduated from State University of New York - State College Optometry in 2016. Medicare claims data shows John provided 581 services to 469 patients. The services billed most often include 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures, photography of content of eyes, and exam of visual field with extended testing. NPI 1194177493 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (718) 373-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
187 AVENUE U
Brooklyn, NY 11223
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
581 services · 469 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
58 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
115 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
75 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
75 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
71 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
57 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope | Treatment | 92286 |
51 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
32 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
14 | 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 at this location 8
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 optometrists in Brooklyn 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at State University of New York - State College Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2016 at State University of New York - State College Optometry 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 7
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does John Tao specialize in?
John Tao is an optometrist in Brooklyn, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is John Tao located?
John Tao is listed at 187 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is John Tao's phone number?
The number on file is (718) 373-2020. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for John Tao?
John Tao's National Provider Identifier is 1194177493. 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 John Tao train?
John Tao attended State University of New York - State College Optometry, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does John Tao have?
John Tao has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does John Tao do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, John Tao performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and exam of visual field with extended testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is John Tao's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by John Tao. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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