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- 50 S San Mateo Dr, Suite 200, San Mateo, CA 94401
About Dr. Carson
Michael D. Carson, O.D. practices optometry in San Mateo, CA. Michael is a 1988 graduate of University of California - School of Optometry. Michael is also listed as specializing in optometrist — corneal & contact lens. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 879 Medicare patients across 957 services. The services billed most often include exam of visual field with extended testing, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and established patient complete exam of visual system. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942523394.
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
- (650) 342-4595
- Email not available
Practice Locations
50 S SAN MATEO DR SUITE 200
San Mateo, CA 94401
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
957 services · 879 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
185 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
182 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
173 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
99 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
96 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
85 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
32 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
93 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
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 optometry specialists at this location 1
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.
Other optometry specialists in San Mateo 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of California - School of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at University of California - School of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Exam of visual field with extended testing 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Michael D. Carson's specialty?
Michael D. Carson is an optometry in San Mateo, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Michael D. Carson?
Michael D. Carson is listed at 50 S San Mateo Dr Suite 200, San Mateo, CA 94401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Michael D. Carson?
The number on file is (650) 342-4595. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Michael D. Carson's NPI number?
Michael D. Carson's National Provider Identifier is 1942523394. 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
What is Michael D. Carson's education?
Michael D. Carson attended University of California - School of Optometry, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Michael D. Carson been practicing?
Michael D. Carson has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Michael D. Carson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael D. Carson provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and established patient problem focused 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 Michael D. Carson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael D. Carson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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