Physician Profile
Kristina Y. Pao, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Pao
Kristina Y. Pao, MD is a healthcare provider in Thorndale, PA specializing in ophthalmology. Kristina trained at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, graduating in 2008. Kristina is also listed as specializing in specialist. Medicare claims data shows Kristina provided 1,964 services to 1,724 patients. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, and imaging of retina. This provider record is associated with NPI 1205002847.
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
- (610) 384-9100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3000 C G ZINN RD
Thorndale, PA 19372
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
1,964 services · 1,724 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
77 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session | Procedure | 66761 |
22 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Dilation of tear drainage opening | Procedure | 68801 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
69 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
502 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
282 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
135 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
125 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
123 | 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 4
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.
Trained at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2008 at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Pao?
Dr. Pao is an eye doctor in Thorndale, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Pao's address?
Dr. Pao is listed at 3000 C G Zinn Rd, Thorndale, PA 19372. 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. Pao?
The number on file is (610) 384-9100. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Pao?
Dr. Pao's National Provider Identifier is 1205002847. 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. Pao train?
Dr. Pao attended Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Pao have?
Dr. Pao has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Pao perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Pao performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session and dilation of tear drainage opening; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system 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
Is Dr. Pao's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Pao. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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