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- 94-849 Lumiaina St, Suite 102, Waipahu, HI 96797
About Dr. Tafoya
Mark E. Tafoya, MD practices ophthalmology in Waipahu, HI. Mark is a 1995 graduate of University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Mark is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — retina specialist. According to Medicare claims data, Mark cared for 1,756 Medicare patients across 8,602 services. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, established patient complete exam of visual system, and photography of the retina. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639233448.
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
- (808) 676-4772
- Email not available
Practice Locations
94-849 LUMIAINA ST SUITE 102
Waipahu, HI 96797
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
8,602 services · 1,756 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
262 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser | Procedure | 67228 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
805 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
697 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
530 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
373 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
60 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2777 |
5,400 | Less often than most 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.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Waipahu 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Nebraska College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1995 at University of Nebraska College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in HI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Tafoya specialize in?
Dr. Tafoya is an eye doctor in Waipahu, HI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Tafoya located?
Dr. Tafoya is listed at 94-849 Lumiaina St Suite 102, Waipahu, HI 96797. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Tafoya's phone number?
The number on file is (808) 676-4772. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Tafoya's NPI number?
Dr. Tafoya's National Provider Identifier is 1639233448. 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. Tafoya go to medical school?
Dr. Tafoya attended University of Nebraska College of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Tafoya been practicing?
Dr. Tafoya has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Tafoya do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Tafoya performs procedures including injection of drug into eye and destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Tafoya confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Tafoya. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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