Physician Profile
Pauline Hong, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hong
Pauline Hong, MD is a healthcare provider in Reno, NV specializing in ophthalmology. Pauline trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School, graduating in 1997. Medicare claims data shows Pauline provided 825 services to 640 patients. The services billed most often include exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and exam of visual field with extended testing.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (775) 329-0286
- Email not available
Practice Locations
950 RYLAND ST
Reno, NV 89502
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
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
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
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
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
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
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
825 services · 640 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Realignment of horizontal eye muscle | Procedure | 67311 |
17 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Realignment of eye muscle following injury or eye surgery | Procedure | 67331 |
12 | Too few peers to compare |
| Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion | Treatment | 92060 |
241 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
228 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
86 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
78 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
57 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
41 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
32 | 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 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
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 Reno 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 19 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Realignment of horizontal eye muscle 3
Providers in NV who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Hong's specialty?
Dr. Hong is an eye doctor in Reno, NV. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Hong?
Dr. Hong is listed at 950 Ryland St, Reno, NV 89502. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Hong?
The number on file is (775) 329-0286. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Hong?
Dr. Hong's National Provider Identifier is 1780653063. 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 Dr. Hong's medical education?
Dr. Hong attended Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Hong have?
Dr. Hong has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Hong known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hong performs procedures including realignment of horizontal eye muscle and realignment of eye muscle following injury or eye surgery; provides treatments such as exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion 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
Is Dr. Hong's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hong. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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