Physician Profile
Michael A. Hochman, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hochman
Michael A. Hochman, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Laredo, TX. Michael is a 1993 graduate of University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb). Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 3,624 services to 1,619 patients. The services billed most often include imaging of retina, established patient complete exam of visual system, and measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (956) 725-4003
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5313 MCPHERSON RD
Laredo, TX 78041
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
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
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
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
3,624 services · 1,619 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye | Procedure | 66988 |
21 |
| Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method | Imaging | 76513 |
308 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
35 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
633 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
410 |
| Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report | Treatment | 95930 |
375 |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
337 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
332 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
317 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
269 |
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.
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.
Other eye doctors in Laredo 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1993 at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Michael A. Hochman specialize in?
Michael A. Hochman is an eye doctor in Laredo, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Michael A. Hochman located?
Michael A. Hochman is listed at 5313 Mcpherson Rd, Laredo, TX 78041. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Michael A. Hochman's phone number?
The number on file is (956) 725-4003. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Michael A. Hochman?
Michael A. Hochman's National Provider Identifier is 1073527669. 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 Michael A. Hochman train?
Michael A. Hochman attended University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Michael A. Hochman have?
Michael A. Hochman has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Michael A. Hochman do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael A. Hochman performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method and ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Michael A. Hochman's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael A. Hochman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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