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- 3969 4Th Ave, Suite 301, San Diego, CA 92103
About Dr. Couris
Michael T. Couris, MD is a healthcare provider in San Diego, CA specializing in ophthalmology. Michael trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating in 1992. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 1,999 Medicare patients across 3,218 services. The services billed most often include chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month, established patient complete exam of visual system, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. This provider record is associated with NPI 1063638682.
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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
- (619) 291-6191
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3969 4TH AVE SUITE 301
San Diego, CA 92103
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
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,218 services · 1,999 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
90 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
87 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
87 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
78 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
665 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
369 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
263 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
227 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
221 | More 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.
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.
Other eye doctors in San Diego 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at Georgetown University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Couris specialize in?
Dr. Couris is an eye doctor in San Diego, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Couris located?
Dr. Couris is listed at 3969 4Th Ave Suite 301, San Diego, CA 92103. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Couris's phone number?
The number on file is (619) 291-6191. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Couris's NPI number?
Dr. Couris's National Provider Identifier is 1063638682. 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. Couris go to medical school?
Dr. Couris attended Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Couris been practicing?
Dr. Couris has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Couris do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Couris performs procedures including insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye, closure of tear duct opening using plug and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system 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 Dr. Couris confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Couris. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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