Physician Profile
Karina Somohano, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Somohano
Based in Boynton Beach, FL, Karina Somohano, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Karina graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2018. Karina is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — cornea & external disease. According to Medicare claims data, Karina cared for 970 Medicare patients across 1,211 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, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and imaging of optic nerve. NPI 1588169452 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
- (561) 732-8005
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7593 W BOYNTON BEACH BLVD STE 280
Boynton Beach, FL 33437
10050 SW Innovation Way Ste 101
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987
1515 N Flagler Dr Ste 500
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
1751 SE Port St Lucie Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
600 University Blvd 100
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987
1050 SE Monterey Rd Ste 104
Stuart, FL 34994
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
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,211 services · 970 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
75 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
63 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
31 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
39 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
98 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
84 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
77 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
73 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
67 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
59 | 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.
Other eye doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Boynton Beach 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2018 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Somohano specialize in?
Dr. Somohano is an eye doctor in Boynton Beach, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Somohano located?
Dr. Somohano is listed at 7593 W Boynton Beach Blvd Ste 280, Boynton Beach, FL 33437. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Somohano's phone number?
The number on file is (561) 732-8005. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Somohano's NPI number?
Dr. Somohano's National Provider Identifier is 1588169452. 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. Somohano go to medical school?
Dr. Somohano attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Somohano been practicing?
Dr. Somohano has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Somohano do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Somohano performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve 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
Has Dr. Somohano confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Somohano. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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