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Michael Bernard Caplan, MD practises ophthalmology in Houston, TX. Michael is a 1985 graduate of Baylor College of Medicine. Michael is also listed as specialising in ophthalmology — glaucoma.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Caplan?
Dr. Caplan is an ophthalmology in Houston, TX. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Caplan's address?
Dr. Caplan is listed at 3100 WESLAYAN ST STE 400, Houston, TX 77027. 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. Caplan?
The number on file is (713) 526-1600. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Caplan?
Dr. Caplan's National Provider Identifier is 1225034549. 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. Caplan train?
Dr. Caplan attended Baylor College of Medicine, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Caplan have?
Dr. Caplan has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Caplan perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Caplan performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Caplan. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (713) 526-1600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3100 WESLAYAN ST STE 400
Houston, TX 77027
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,569 services · 1,029 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
332 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
88 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
31 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
544 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
83 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
38 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
33 |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
21 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
281 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
74 |
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 2
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 — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other ophthalmology specialists in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Baylor College of Medicine 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at Baylor College of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 7
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.