Physician Profile
Joseph Pham, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Pham
Based in Tacoma, WA, Joseph Pham, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Joseph graduated from Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine in 1991. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 4,169 Medicare patients across 5,323 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, imaging of optic nerve, and exam of the internal drainage system of eye.
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.
Contact Information
- (253) 759-5555
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3602 S 19TH STREET
Tacoma, WA 98405
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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
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
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
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
5,323 services · 4,169 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
57 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
46 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
30 |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
29 |
| Insertion of eye fluid drainage device | Procedure | 66183 |
18 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
61 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
639 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
633 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
601 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
415 |
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 eye doctors at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Tacoma 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Pham's specialty?
Dr. Pham is an eye doctor in Tacoma, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Pham?
Dr. Pham is listed at 3602 S 19Th Street, Tacoma, WA 98405. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Pham?
The number on file is (253) 759-5555. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Pham's NPI number?
Dr. Pham's National Provider Identifier is 1891727814. 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 Dr. Pham's medical education?
Dr. Pham attended Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Pham been practicing?
Dr. Pham has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Pham known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Pham performs procedures including laser repair to improve eye fluid flow, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve and exam of the internal drainage system of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Pham confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Pham. 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.