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Kirk Hou, MD, PhD practices ophthalmology in Los Angeles, CA. Kirk is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — retina specialist. Medicare claims data shows Kirk provided 8,212 services to 2,317 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (310) 825-5000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
200 STEIN PLAZA #1-340
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
8,212 services · 2,317 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
334 |
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
264 |
| Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina | Procedure | 67145 |
16 |
| Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina | Procedure | 67113 |
12 |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
60 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,276 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
710 |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
701 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
95 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
21 |
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 8
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 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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other ophthalmology specialists in Los Angeles 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2015 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Hou?
Dr. Hou is an ophthalmology in Los Angeles, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hou's address?
Dr. Hou is listed at 200 STEIN PLAZA #1-340, Los Angeles, CA 90095. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Hou?
The number on file is (310) 825-5000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Hou?
Dr. Hou's National Provider Identifier is 1962883025. 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. Hou train?
Dr. Hou attended Other, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Hou have?
Dr. Hou has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Hou perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hou performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina and complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina 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
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