Physician Profile
Nicolas G. Hamouche, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hamouche
Nicolas G. Hamouche, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Ames, IA. According to Medicare claims data, Nicolas cared for 4,063 Medicare patients across 5,503 services. The services billed most often include visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and imaging of optic nerve.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (515) 663-4888
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1128 DUFF AVE
Ames, IA 50010
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
5,503 services · 4,063 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
197 |
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
106 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
51 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
33 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
31 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
30 |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
222 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
50 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
787 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
572 |
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.
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 1
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 eye doctors in Ames 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Nicolas G. Hamouche's specialty?
Nicolas G. Hamouche is an eye doctor in Ames, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Nicolas G. Hamouche?
Nicolas G. Hamouche is listed at 1128 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Nicolas G. Hamouche?
The number on file is (515) 663-4888. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Nicolas G. Hamouche's NPI number?
Nicolas G. Hamouche's National Provider Identifier is 1922097252. 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 Nicolas G. Hamouche's education?
Nicolas G. Hamouche attended Other, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Nicolas G. Hamouche been practicing?
Nicolas G. Hamouche has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Nicolas G. Hamouche known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Nicolas G. Hamouche performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, injection of drug into eye and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power and ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Nicolas G. Hamouche confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Nicolas G. Hamouche. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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