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- 5313 Mcpherson Rd, Laredo, TX 78041
About 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. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073527669.
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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
- (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
Eye injury and cancer
- Chemical injury to the eye
- Foreign body in the eye
- Hyphema
- Open-globe eye injury
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Optic neuritis
- Optic neuropathy
- Orbital cellulitis
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
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
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
- Endothelial corneal transplant
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
- Macular hole surgery
- Pneumatic retinopexy
- Retinal laser treatment
- Scleral buckle surgery
- Vitrectomy
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
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 | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye | Procedure | 66988 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method | Imaging | 76513 |
308 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
35 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
633 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
410 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report | Treatment | 95930 |
375 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
337 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
332 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
317 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
269 | 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
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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.
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What is Michael A. Hochman's phone number?
The number on file is (956) 725-4003. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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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